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In which war did Roberts serve as the Commander-in-Chief for British Forces?
The First World War
The Franco-Prussian War
The Second Boer War
The Russo-Japanese War
Answer
In the Second Boer War, Roberts was the Commander-in-Chief for British Forces. This conflict, fought between 1899 and 1902, stemmed from tensions between the British Empire and two independent Boer republics in South Africa. Roberts played a crucial role in leading British troops and ultimately achieving victory, solidifying British control over the region.
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