We salute Field Marshal ... (later Field Marshal) William Slim's 10th Division. He served in Iraq, Iran, and Syria from 1941–1942 and then in Burma from 1943–1944. Back in India in March ...

Among these, the 2-star Army rank in India is the Major General ... all over a crossed sword and baton The highest rank, Field Marshal, is a ceremonial position awarded for exceptional service ...

Between the wars he served in India, Egypt and Palestine ... Montgomery bitterly resented this, although he was promoted to field marshal by way of compensation. His arrogance and reluctance ...