High British officers in enemy hands: three generals captured in Libya

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High British officers in enemy hands: three generals captured in Libya

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Kura Heritage Collections Online

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Five photographs showing captured British Generals. Four British Generals are now reported in enemy hands. Three were captured in the German-Italian advance from Benghazi, and the fourth was captured on his way to the Middle East. Left: Lieutenant-General Sir Richard O'Connor (left), Commander of the Desert Forces in the Western Desert, chatting with General Sir Archibald Wavell, outside Bardia. They both are wearing coats and General Wavell wears long boots. Middle (Upper): Portrait of Lieut...

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1941-04-16

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Auckland Weekly News

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http://cdm20062.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/photos/id/294734

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World War, 1939-1945 / Portraits / O'Connor, Richard Nugent, Sir, 1889- / Wavell, Archibald Percival Wavell, Earl of, 1883-1950 / Military uniforms / Neame, Philip, (1888-1978) / Gamber-Parry, M. D. / Carton de Wiart, Adrian, Sir, 1880- / Generals / Prisoners of war / New Zealand. Army. Expeditionary Force / Soldiers

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