General Officer Commanding the Forces (Canada)

General Officer Commanding the Forces (Canada)

The General Officer Commanding the Forces (Canada) was the most senior member of the Canadian Army from 1875 until 1904. Previously, the position was held by the Commander in Chief, North America. Subsequent to the withdrawal of the majority of British forces in Canada, the position was replaced by the Chief of the General Staff. After Unification in 1964, the position was replaced by Commander, Mobile Command and eventually by the Chief of the Land Staff.

General Officers Commanding the Forces (Canada)


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