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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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Name By Air to Battle. The official account of the British Airborne Divisions
Category Action in the Air
Issued By Ministry Of Information
Issued For Air Ministry
Published Oct/1945
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Name His Majesty's Submarines
Category Action at Sea
Issued By Ministry Of Information
Issued For Admiralty
Published Jul/1945
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Name The Army at War. The Campaign in Greece and Crete. (David Garnett)
Category Action on Land
Issued By Ministry Of Information
Issued For War Office
Published Dec/1942
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Name The Army At War. The Destruction of an Army. The First Campaign in Libya. Sept 1940-Feb 1941
Category Action on Land
Issued By Ministry Of Information
Issued For War Office
Published Jan/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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