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Which campaign was a victory under Wavell's leadership in WWII?

  • Operation Compass

  • Operation Sea Lion

  • Operation Barbarossa

  • Operation Market Garden

Answer

The **Operation Compass** was a decisive British victory in the Western Desert Campaign during World War II, led by General Sir Archibald Wavell. Launched in December 1940, the operation aimed to capture the Italian fortress of Bardia and drive the Italian forces out of eastern Cyrenaica. The success of Operation Compass boosted Allied morale and demonstrated the potential for offensive action against the Axis powers in North Africa.
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