Gough stressed the need to occupy temporarily undefended ground, which was more likely in the first attack, with its longer preparation than later attacks; after discussions at the end of June, Haig endorsed the Fifth Army plan.
Gough stressed the need to occupy temporarily undefended ground. Undefended ground was more likely in the first attack. This was with its longer preparation than later attacks. Haig endorsed the Fifth Army plan. This was after discussions at the end of June.