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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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Name The Army at War. They sought Out Rommel. A Diary of the Libyan Campaign
Category Action on Land
Issued By Ministry Of Information
Issued For War Office
Published Jun/1942
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Name The Mediterranean Fleet, Greece to Tripoli. The Admiralty Account of Naval Operations: April 1941 to January 1943
Category Action at Sea
Issued By Ministry Of Information
Issued For Admiralty
Published Sep/1944
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