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edit"In 1939 he had been found unfit for overseas service but had secured a commission through his political connections as an MP. The fact that he remained at his headquarters, well removed from the scene of action, has also been criticised." Hargest has been accused of losing Crete http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/5003191/Officer-breaks-rank-over-the-Battle-of-Crete. HumusTheCowboy (talk) 00:59, 28 April 2012 (UTC)