Wavell
Archibald Percival, 1st Earl, 1883–1950, British field marshal and author: viceroy of India 1943–47.
Historical Examples
Again, in careful Swahili, Wavell endeavoured to find traces of evidence for or against the accused.
Cupid in Africa P. C. Wren
“He says he did not mean to steal the tobacco,” interpreted Wavell.
Cupid in Africa P. C. Wren
On the 15th General Wavell’s brigade was detached, and at midday started to march upon Jacobsdaal.
The Relief of Mafeking Filson Young
Early one morning, while the air was yet fresh and cool, General Wavell took me round with him on his hospital inspection.
The Relief of Mafeking Filson Young
At the feet of Wavell she poured forth a torrent of impassioned speech.
Cupid in Africa P. C. Wren
The Court is deeply indebted to Captain Wavell for his courteous and most valuable assistance as interpreter.
Cupid in Africa P. C. Wren
But three of Wavell’s battalions were brought across the open and an assault was attempted on the main kopje.
War’s Brighter Side Julian Ralph.
Wavell appeared at the entrance to his tent, holding a green, silk-covered book in his hand.
Cupid in Africa P. C. Wren
So Wavell had fought against them, helping the Arabs, whom he liked.
Cupid in Africa P. C. Wren
Wavell smiled as he jerked upright again, and tried to look as though he had never slept in his life.
Cupid in Africa P. C. Wren
noun
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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