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I'm thinking of a TL where the Brit powers that be look at their war situation and decide when appointing the new GOC Malaya in April 1941 that prewar plans to large forces may not come together, so they appoint a man who will make the best of his situation. The criteria are; he must be available in April 1941, a go-getter personality, proven effectiveness at making do in shitty situations such as France, Norway, Greece. His brief will be to whip the Far East into shape with the resources at his disposal, and not complain about his weaknesses etc. Perhaps a somewhat junior officer can suffice since Percival was appointed over the heads of other generals, he had never commanded even a corps.

Does such a general exist?
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