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Generals of WW1, Donkeys or Lions?

Richard Pawson

Regions:
Wiltshire, Dorset, Somerset, Devon, Gloucestershire
Notice Period:
Regular (more than one month's notice)
Type:
Yes
Fee:
Paid: £50 plus petrol, car costs.
Category:
History
Updated:
1st July 2025
Tagged:
1914-18 Ww1

A look at the Generals in WW1. Modern views favour the lions led by donkeys idea, but how true is that, especially for those generals that won?

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About Richard Pawson

Joined the Army 1968. Retired as a Lt Col RE, 1995. Awarded MBE for service in the Falklands. Served at NATO and multi national HQs. Staff College in USA. CO 3 Regt RE. Spoken to audiences all over the world. Experienced Arabist and will talk on aspects of the Middle East from experience as worked throughout ME since 1995. Ready to speak on a wide range of history, but notably Napoleonics, fighting sail, middle ages, WW1, minefields and castles.

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