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Person: Cunningham, Sir Alan Gordon |
Name | Cunningham, Sir Alan Gordon |
Description | A senior officer of the British Army noted for his victories over Italian forces in the East African Campaign during WW2. He commanded the newly formed Eighth Army in North Africa in August 1941 but was later relieved of his command during the Libyan Desert offensive after early losses led him to recommend the offensive be curtailed. |
Lived | Born 1 May 1887, Died 30 Jan 1883 |
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