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Sir Claude John Eyre Auchinleck, GCB, GCIE, CSI, DSO, OBE (* 21. Juni 1884 in Aldershot; † 23. März 1981 in Marrakesch ), auch The Auk genannt, war ein britischer Feldmarschall, der während des Zweiten Weltkriegs Kommandos u. a. in Nordafrika und Indien innehatte.
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.
Sir Claude Auchinleck, 74, britischer Feldmarschall des Zweiten Weltkriegs, nach seinem Abschied von der Armee als Direktor für die englische Baufirma Murrayfield Real Estate Company Ltd. tätig...
17. Juni 2024 · Sir Claude Auchinleck (born June 21, 1884, Aldershot, England—died March 23, 1980, Marrakesh, Morocco) was a British field marshal best known for his victory against Gen. Erwin Rommel in North Africa.
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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.
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.
Vor 3 Tagen · Claude Auchinleck was a British general who commanded the Eighth Army in the desert war against Rommel's Afrika Korps. He launched Operation Crusader to relieve Tobruk in 1941, but was replaced by Montgomery in 1942.
