Who was Claude Auchinleck?
Q: Who was Claude Auchinleck?
A: Claude Auchinleck was a British army commander during World War II.
Q: When was Auchinleck born and when did he die?
A: Auchinleck was born on June 21, 1884, and died on March 23, 1981.
Q: What was Auchinleck's nickname?
A: Auchinleck's nickname was "The Auk".
Q: Where did Auchinleck spend most of his military career?
A: Auchinleck spent most of his military career in India.
Q: What was Auchinleck's position during the Middle East theatre in World War II?
A: Auchinleck was appointed Commander in Chief of the Middle East theatre in July 1941.
Q: Why was Auchinleck relieved of his post during the El-Alamein campaign?
A: Auchinleck was relieved of his post during the El-Alamein campaign in 1942 after the war in North Africa turned against the British.
Q: Where did Auchinleck retire to and where did he die?
A: Auchinleck retired to Marrakesh and died there at the age of 96.
