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Wavell

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Wa·vell  (wvl), 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.
Wavell [ˈweɪvəl]
n
(Biographies / Wavell, Archibald (Percival), 1st Earl (1883-1950) M, British, MILITARY: general) Archibald (Percival), 1st Earl. 1883-1950, British field marshal. During World War II he was commander in chief in the Middle East (1939-41), defeating the Italians in N Africa. He was commander in chief in India (1941-43) and viceroy of India (1943-47)
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Noun1.WavellWavell - British field marshal in North Africa in World War II; he defeated the Italians before being defeated by the Germans (1883-1950)
Archibald Percival Wavell, First Earl Wavell


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