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Which war did Kitchener become Secretary of State for?

  • The Civil War

  • Second Boer War

  • Spanish-American War

  • First World War

Answer

Kitchener became Secretary of State for War in the First World War, known for his famous recruitment poster, "Your Country Needs You." During his tenure, Kitchener implemented significant reforms to the British military and oversaw the expansion of the army to meet the demands of the conflict.
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