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Archibald Percival Wavell

DEFINITIONS OF: Archibald Percival Wavell

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n British field marshal in North Africa in World War II; he defeated the Italians before being defeated by the Germans (1883-1950)

Synonyms:
First Earl Wavell, Wavell
Example of:
field marshal
an officer holding the highest rank in the army
full general, general
a general officer of the highest rank
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