British Commander Sir Alan Cunningham

Sir Alan Cunningham was a British commander whose successful East African campaign in 1940–41 helped defeat Italian forces in the region. He subsequently commanded Eighth Army during the early stages of Operation Crusader in North Africa but was relieved during the campaign. His career differed from that of his brother, Admiral Andrew Cunningham. The shared surname can obscure their different services, commands, and roles in the Allied war effort. EastAfrica and the WesternDesert presented different command problems and enemy forces. Success in one theater did not automatically translate into an identical operational result under the pressures of another campaign. His East African command achieved important successes against Italian forces before his subsequent, much more difficult desert appointment.

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Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1914, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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