The Eighth Army was one of the best-known formations in
World War II, fighting in the
North African and
Italian campaigns.It was nominally a
British unit, and was always commanded by British generals. Its personnel came from throughout the
British Empire and Commonwealth, complemented by units comprised of exiles from
Nazi-
occupied Europe. Subordinate units came from the United Kingdom,
Australia,
Canada,
Free French Forces,
British India,
New Zealand,
Poland,
Rhodesia, and
South Africa.
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