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What command did Wavell hold during the early years of WWII?

  • Commander-in-Chief Middle East

  • Chief of the Imperial Staff

  • Commander-in-Chief India

  • Supreme Allied Commander

Answer

**Commander-in-Chief Middle East:** During the early years of World War II, Archibald Wavell held the position of Commander-in-Chief Middle East. In this role, he oversaw military operations in the Middle Eastern region, which included Egypt, Iraq, Syria, and Palestine. Wavell had to make strategic decisions and allocate resources to various campaigns, including the North Africa Campaign and the East African Campaign.
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