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General Bols

British general, chief of staff to Allenby.

minor

Also known as Bols

First appearance: cvi

General Bols shows up with force in LXIX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Allenby's chief of staff, described as a pleasant but opinionless foil who assents to the plan.
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In LXIX: Allenby's chief of staff, described as a pleasant but opinionless foil who assents to the plan. Later, in XCI: Participates in…

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GDGuy DawnayGAGeneral AllenbyTLT.E. LawrenceEFEmir FeisalSFSheikh Fahad e…GBGeneral Bols

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  • Other

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  • Diverse Support Figures
  • British Command & Diplomacy
  • Arab Revolt Leadership
  • Protagonist

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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See General Bols in cvi