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There have been many British generals and may British troops stationed in the south of countries or the globe over time, but to answer your question you will need to be a bit more specific about the south of which country and at which period of time.

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The commander of the British forces in the south was Benedict Arnold. He led his forces during the 1780s.

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Henry Clinton and Charles Cornwallis

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Lord Cornwallis

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