Alexander of Tunis,First Earl

Alexander of Tunis,First Earl
Alexander of Tu·nis (to͞oʹnĭs, tyo͞oʹ-), First Earl Title of Harold Rupert Leofric George Alexander. 1891-1969.
British field marshal who during World War II led maneuvers at Dunkirk and in Burma, North Africa, and Italy.

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