Did Smith-Dorrien ever disobey a direct order?
Yes, he acted contrary to orders at the Battle of Le Cateau
No, he always followed orders
Yes, but he was never caught
Unknown
Answer
Smith-Dorrien was instructed to retreat with the rest of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) at the Battle of Le Cateau. However, he decided to fight a delaying action instead, as he believed that the BEF could not retreat without abandoning the French army. This decision was controversial, as it led to the BEF suffering heavy casualties.
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