Wavell,Archibald Percival
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Wa·vell (wāʹvəl), Archibald Percival. First Earl Wavell. 1883-1950.
British field marshal who routed Italian forces in North Africa (1940-1941) before being defeated by the Germans. As viceroy of India (1943-1947) he sought to prepare India for independence.
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Wavell, Archibald Percival Wavell, 1st Earl, Viscount Wavell Of Cyrenaica And Of Winchester, Viscount Keren Of Eritrea And Of Winchester — ▪ British field marshal born May 5, 1883, Colchester, Essex, England died May 24, 1950, London British field marshal whose victories against the Italians in North Africa during the early part of World War II were offset by his inability to… … Universalium
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Archibald Wavell, 1. Earl Wavell — Sir Archibald Wavell Archibald Percival Wavell, 1. Earl Wavell GCB GCSI GCIE CMG MC PC (* 5. Mai 1883 in Colchester ; † 24. Mai 1950 in London … Deutsch Wikipedia
Wavell (of Eritrea and of Winchester), Archibald Percival Wavell, 1st Earl — born May 5, 1883, Colchester, Essex, Eng. died May 24, 1950, London British army officer. Recognized as an excellent trainer of troops, he became British commander in chief for the Middle East in 1939. In World War II he was noted for his defeat… … Universalium