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Harry Crerar became the first Canadian officer to hold the rank of general'in the field' on..?
16 November 1944
26 February 1943
23 March 1942
19 April 1941
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On November 16, 1944, Lieutenant-General Harry Crerar achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Canadian officer to hold the prestigious rank of general "in the field" during World War II. This significant distinction was bestowed upon him in recognition of his exemplary leadership, strategic prowess, and unwavering dedication to his troops.
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Under Crerar's command, the First Canadian Army participated in which campaign in July-August 1944?
During Operation Veritable, the battle for the Rhineland, the First Canadian Army controlled how many British divisions?
In the liberation of the western Netherlands, Harry Crerar's army played a..?
Crerar retired from military service in which year?
Who said that "Crerar was unquestionably the most important Canadian soldier of the war"?
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