War is declared
Douglas Haig was very much at the centre of things when the First World War broke out.
In his personal diary he notes the flurry of activity on 5 August, the day after Britain declared war on Germany.
'Wednesday 5 [August 1914]
Motor to London to W[ar]. O[ffice]. Am ordered to attend meeting in Prime Ministers House re action of Gt. Britain — we meet 4 p.m: after meeting take Lord Kitchener in motor to War Office.'
