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Which military division did Freyberg command in North Africa?

  • 1st Armored Division

  • 2nd New Zealand Division

  • 7th Panzer Division

  • 101st Airborne Division

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The 2nd New Zealand Division, under the command of Lieutenant General Bernard Freyberg, played a crucial role in the North African campaign during World War II. Freyberg's leadership and the division's tenacity earned them a reputation for excellence in combat. The division participated in several key battles, including the Second Battle of El Alamein, where their contribution was instrumental in the Allied victory.
Valor and Victory: The Life and Legacy of Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg

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