Talk:Lieutenant general

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 Definition A senior military rank in ground or air forces, leading a corps-size organization, occupying a major staff leadership role, or, in some countries, commanding the entire military [d] [e]
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Apropos etymology

So the fellow that positions the football for a field goal is a lieutenant?Howard C. Berkowitz 12:37, 25 August 2008 (CDT)

Must be. And the guy he's holding it for is a lieubottant. So this discussion is appropos des bottes. Bruce M.Tindall 15:35, 25 August 2008 (CDT)