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A military lines at Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, named after Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, Commander-in-Chief of British forces on the Western Front during WWI.
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Where are Haig Lines?
Haig Lines is a military lines at Catterick Garrison in North Yorkshire, England. It is part of the British Army's large military area at Catterick.
Who was Haig Lines named after?
The site was named after Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig. Haig served as Commander-in-Chief of British forces on the Western Front during the First World War.
What does the word Lines mean in Haig Lines?
In a British Army context, military lines refers to an area of accommodation or support buildings within a garrison. Haig Lines therefore identifies a military area, not a railway line.
Is Haig Lines connected to the First World War?
Its name commemorates Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, who commanded British forces on the Western Front during the First World War. The installation itself is at modern Catterick Garrison.
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