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Oliver William Hargreaves Leese Biography and Timeline

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Oliver William Hargreaves Leese, historical timeline

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1943

December 1943

Suez Canal

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

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

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1943-1944

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