What prevented Slack's immediate return to command?
Court-Martial
A Bad Hip Wound
Transfer
Desertion
Answer
Slack’s delayed return can be attributed to his severe hip injury sustained during World War I. The hip wound incapacitated him, hindering his swift recovery and return to command. Consequently, General Douglas MacArthur temporarily took over the 79th division in Slack’s absence.
General Knowledge Showdown: The Life and Times of William Y. Slack
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