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In which battle was Freyberg involved that resulted in an Allied defeat in WWII?

  • Battle of Greece

  • Battle of the Bulge

  • Battle of Monte Cassino

  • Battle of Dunkirk

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The Battle of Greece, fought in 1941, was a significant Allied defeat in WWII. General Bernard Freyberg, commander of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force, was heavily involved in the battle. Despite valiant efforts, the Allies were unable to withstand the overwhelming German invasion, and Freyberg was forced to withdraw his troops to Crete. The defeat in Greece marked a setback for the Allies in their Mediterranean campaign.
Valor and Victory: The Life and Legacy of Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg

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