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What was the name of the prestigious British Army post that Roberts held until its abolition in 1904?

  • Commander-in-Chief of the Forces

  • Minister of Defence

  • Supreme Commandant

  • War Commissioner

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The Commander-in-Chief of the Forces was a high-ranking position held by British Army officer Frederick Roberts until its abolition in 1904. This prestigious appointment entrusted him with the overall command and supervision of the British military forces, ensuring their readiness, operational effectiveness, and strategic alignment.
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