History GCSE

Commander-in-chief

What Commander-in-chief means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

Definition of Commander-in-chief

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Reference: Pearson Edexcel

The role Tsar Nicholas II took in 1915, meaning he was held personally responsible for all military failures.

Pearson Edexcel · Option 30: Key topic 1: The revolutions of 1917 - 1 The growth of opposition to the tsar in early 1917 (study guide)

Topics that use Commander-in-chief

Option 30: Key topic 1: The revolutions of 1917 - 1 The growth of opposition to the tsar in early 1917 (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)

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