major general:
(also ‘major–general’; plural: ‘major generals‘)
an officer of a high rank in the army of American, British and some other countries’ Air Force or Army,
a major general having his flags pinned to his uniform
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A major general’s rank is above a lieutenant general and below a brigadier general in the US army, but is below lieutenant general in some other armies.
Major generals are often called generals while not talking about any particular officer or talking about the top brass of the army.
Several major generals have been awarded medals for their planning and gallantry in the continuing Gulf War.
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