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How long was Edwards with the Lions?
signed two-year contracts.
Did he win much when he was with them?
Edwards's stint as the Lions coach was unsuccessful.
What year did he start with them?
Edwards ultimately was hired in February 1941.
Did he go right from the lions to the browns?
CANNOTANSWER.
How long was he with the browns?
Edwards took a position as a tackle coach and remained with the team for two seasons.

Question: What about his military service was he in a war?
Self-contained rewrite: What about Bill Edwards military service was he in a war?