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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Claude_AuchinleckClaude Auchinleck - Wikipedia

    Field Marshal Sir Claude John Eyre Auchinleck (/ ˌ ɒ x ɪ n ˈ l ɛ k / OKH-in-LEK) GCB, GCIE, CSI, DSO, OBE (21 June 1884 – 23 March 1981), was a British Indian Army commander who saw active service during the world wars.

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  3. www.britannica.com › biography › Claude-AuchinleckClaude Auchinleck | Britannica

    Jun 17, 2024 · Sir Claude Auchinleck was a British field marshal best known for his victory against Gen. Erwin Rommel in North Africa. Auchinleck was educated at Sandhurst military academy. He served in India and performed with distinction in the Middle East in World War I.

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  4. warfarehistorynetwork.com › article › sir-claude-auchinleckSir Claude Auchinleck: The Overshadowed Equal to Erwin Rommel

    Learn how the British general defeated Rommel twice in North Africa during World War II, despite facing inferior forces and political pressure. Discover his family background, military career and achievements in this article from WWII History magazine.

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  6. www.nam.ac.uk › explore › claude-auchinleck-aukClaude Auchinleck: The auk | National Army Museum

    Learn about the life and career of Field Marshal Sir Claude Auchinleck, who served in India, Mesopotamia and North Africa during the First and Second World Wars. Discover his achievements, challenges and controversies as a commander and a leader.

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  7. historylearning.com › claude-auchinleckClaude Auchinleck - History Learning

    Learn about Claude Auchinleck, a British Field Marshal who commanded the Middle East and Indian armies in World War Two. Find out his achievements, failures, personal life and death.

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  8. www5.open.ac.uk › making-britain › contentClaude Auchinleck | Making Britain - Open University

    Learn about Claude Auchinleck, a British general who served in the Indian and Middle East armies during the First and Second World Wars. Find out his achievements, controversies, connections and publications.

  9. ww2db.com › person_bioClaude Auchinleck | World War II Database - WW2DB

    After a brief time as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Southern Command he was transferred to Indian as the commander-in-chief there in Jul 1940. In Jul 1941 Auchinleck became commander-in-chief of Allied forces in the Middle East (including North Africa).