Historical References
- Blackadder's remark about Field Marshal Haig's battle plans as a plan to "move his drinks cabinet six inches closer to Berlin" and sarcastic comments about General Melchett's incompetence references the criticism against some of the officers' "unimaginative" battle tactics during the War. Although he was praised for his efforts, Haig came under harsh criticism for the high human cost of the Allied victory.
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