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CLAUDE AUCHINLECK
(1884 – 1981) British field marshall, Commander-in-Chief of the Middle East theatre, but after initial successes he was relieved of the post during the crucial Alamein campaign. In June 1943 he was once more appointed Commander-in-Chief, India, where his support for Slim's 14th Army played an important role in its success. Fine content A.L.S. adding rank, 1p. 4to., Norway, Aug. 7, 1968. In part: "...the most memorable moment for me in the Second World War was when I took personal command of the 8th Army after the fall of Tobruk in June 1942. The 8th Army had been defeated in the field by General Rommel and was in retreat...The Eighth Army rallied on the Alamein Line and held up any further advance by the German and Italian forces under Rommel..." Fine condition.

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July 31, 2018 10:00 AM EDT
Elkton, MD, US

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