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Was Wingate a part of the British Army?

  • Yes

  • No

  • He was a part of the Air Force

  • He was a part of the Navy

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Wingate was part of the British Army during World War II. He served as a major general and led the Chindits, a special forces unit that operated behind enemy lines in Burma. The Chindits were successful in disrupting Japanese supply lines and communications, and Wingate was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his leadership.
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