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Ludendorff recounts Somme battle and Haig attrition toll
General Ludendorff describes the Somme fighting and the German view of Marshal Haig’s attrition strategy as costly for Germany. He notes Germany’s hope in September 1916 for Wilson mediation and awareness of Wilson’s December peace note. He also concedes the Hin denburg Line retreat was necessary.
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