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3 unusual facts about Mosley Mayne


Amba Alagi

The initial attacks on the approaches to Amba Alagi by British troops under Major-General Mayne from the north, commenced on May 4 with a pincer from the eastern and western sides.

Mosley Mayne

He saw action against the Mohmands and the Swatis on the North West Frontier between August and October 1915, was promoted temporary Captain on 1 September 1915 and having his first taste of staff work being appointed temporary Staff Captain in India from 23 to 30 September 1915.

Under Mayne's command the major fighting was concluded by 5th Division and took the Italian Commander-in-Chief's surrender.



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