Who did Smith-Dorrien clash with, causing tension?
Sir John French
Sir Winston Churchill
Field Marshal Haig
General Pershing
Answer
Smith-Dorrien clashed with Sir John French, the commander of the British Expeditionary Force, causing tension. Smith-Dorrien was a capable and experienced soldier, but he had a different approach to the war than French. French was a cautious and conservative commander, while Smith-Dorrien was more willing to take risks. This led to a clash of personalities and a lack of cooperation between the two men.
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