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What role did Wavell assume in 1941, related to Asia-Pacific?

  • ABDA Command

  • Southeast Asia Command

  • Pacific Fleet Admiral

  • China Theatre Command

Answer

In 1941, Wavell took up the critical role of Supreme Commander of the ABDA (American-British-Dutch-Australian) Command, based in Java. This newly established multinational coalition aimed to unify military efforts and resist the rapidly advancing Japanese forces in the Asia-Pacific theater during World War II.
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