RS058 - Australian Cannon Crew 1st Earl Haig was a

1st Earl Haig was a senior British Army officer best known for commanding the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) on the Western Front during the World War I

Designed for thrusting rather than slashing

and supporting advancing troops

the doctrine and tactical role of the Bren gunner—providing base-of-fire support for maneuvering riflemen—remained central to infantry tactics

RS058 - Australian Cannon Crew 1st Earl Haig was aThe RS058 Australian Cannon Crew represents the essential teamwork and coordination required to operate artillery during the Second World War. Australian artillery units played a crucial role throughout the conflict, providing accurate supporting fire for infantry operations across campaigns in North Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the Pacific. Artillery crews worked under intense pressure, loading, aiming and firing their weapons while often