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Alois Liška
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Alois Liška (1895–1977) was a Czech army officer who served in both World Wars, ultimately as a Brigade General commanding the 1st Czechoslovak Armoured Brigade at Dunkirk in 1944–45. He was born on 20 November 1895 in Záborčí, some 17 kilometres south east of Liberec, and died on 7 February 1977 in Putney, London.[1]
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Born | (1895-11-20)20 November 1895 Záborčí, near Liberec, Kingdom of Bohemia, Austria-Hungary (now Czech Republic) |
Died | 7 February 1977(1977-02-07) (aged 81) Putney, London, England, U.K. |
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Years of service | 1915–1948 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | 1st Czechoslovak Armoured Brigade |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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