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Which notable position did William Howe reach in the British military?

  • Lieutenant

  • Major

  • Sergeant

  • Commander-in-Chief of British land forces in the Colonies

Answer

William Howe was a British army officer who served as Commander-in-Chief of British land forces in the Colonies during the American Revolutionary War. He was a veteran of the Seven Years' War and had previously served in Canada and India. Howe was a competent but cautious commander who often failed to press his advantage.
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