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naval and air force units, West Africa was an important link in Allied lines of communication to the Middle East and the Far East. In addition to organising the logistic infrastructure, Giffard's major achievement was the reorganisation of the units of the Royal West
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field infantry divisions, capable of serving as independent forces in rough terrain. Initially, this was in response to a potential threat from
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