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Person: Wavell, Archibald Percival, 1st Earl Wavell |
Name | Wavell, Archibald Percival, 1st Earl Wavell |
Description | A British General and Field Marshal who was Commander-In-Chief Middle East during the 1940 victory over the Italians in North Africa and the subsequent defeat by the Germans in April 1941 after being ordered to weaken his force by sending part of it to defend Greece. He was Commander-In-Chief India from Jul 1941 until Jun 1943. |
Lived | Born 5 May 1883, Died 24 May 1950 |
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