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Hugh Dowding

DEFINITIONS OF: Hugh Dowding

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n British marshal of the RAF who commanded the British air defense forces that defeated the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain (1882-1970)

Synonyms:
Baron Hugh Caswall Tremenheere Dowding, Dowding, Dowdy
Example of:
full general, general
a general officer of the highest rank
marshal, marshall
(in some countries) a military officer of highest rank
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