Major is a military rank which is used by both the British Army and Royal Marines. The rank is superior to captain and subordinate to lieutenant colonel. The insignia for a major is a crown. The equiv
General Sir Frederick Ivor Maxse was a senior British Army officer who fought during the First World War, best known for his innovative and effective training methods.
Lieutenant General Maxse, GOC XVIII Corps, presenting medals to men of the Seaforth Highlanders, 152nd (1st Highland) Brigade, 51st (Highland) Division, at St. Jans-Ter-Brizen, France, 21 August 1917.