FEC Commander Archibald Wavell

Archibald Wavell held major British commands during the Second World War, including in the Middle East, India, and the short-lived American-British-Dutch-Australian command. Early victories in North Africa were followed by difficult strategic reversals and competing demands across an enormous area. His later role as Viceroy of India connected military affairs with wartime politics. Early victories against Italian forces in North Africa were followed by mounting pressure as Germany intervened and commitments expanded. Wavell later became Viceroy of India during a period marked by the Bengal famine and political conflict over independence. His career combined military and imperial responsibilities. He later served as Viceroy of India.

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Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, 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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