Oliver William Hargreaves Leese Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Oliver William Hargreaves Leese, based on 1 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.

1 records1943–19431 events1 places

Chronological biography

1943

Suez CanalDecember 1943

Warfare / World War, 2nd · General · Commander of Eighth Army · Cairo

Takes command of the Eighth Army after the North African campaign has protected Egypt and the Suez Canal.

Titles and roles

General · Commander of Eighth Army

Record provenance

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