Wavell

[ wey-vuhl ]

noun

1. Archibald Percival, 1st Earl, 1883–1950, British field marshal and author: viceroy of India 1943–47.

Wavell

/ ˈweɪvəl /

noun

1. WavellArchibald (Percival), 1st Earl18831950MBritishMILITARY: 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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On the 15th General Wavell's brigade was detached, and at midday started to march upon Jacobsdaal.

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Early one morning, while the air was yet fresh and cool, General Wavell took me round with him on his hospital inspection.

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At the feet of Wavell she poured forth a torrent of impassioned speech.

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So Wavell had fought against them, helping the Arabs, whom he liked.

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“He says he did not mean to steal the tobacco,” interpreted Wavell.

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