Marshal Cunningham

Andrew browne cunningham andrew browne cunningham (1883- 1963), First Maritime Minister of Admiral of the fleet. 1898 joined the Royal Navy, was the captain of a destroyer during World War I, and 1938 was the deputy chief of staff of Ren Haijun. Subsequently, he served as commander of the Mediterranean fleet. 1940 commanded the battle of Taranto, which was the first time that a carrier-based aircraft attacked a warship. 194 1 year directed the attack on the naval battle at Matapan Point, which severely damaged the Italian fleet. 1942 served as commander-in-chief of the North African Allied Expeditionary Force Navy. 1943 was promoted to the first maritime minister and naval chief of staff of Admiral of the fleet. Become the supreme leader of the British navy. Since then, Cunningham has participated in several major strategic decisions, including the Normandy landing war and the deployment plan of the Royal Navy Fleet in the Pacific Ocean. 1945 was awarded the title of Templar Knight and entered the upper house; 1946 won the Medal of Meritorious Service and was promoted to the rank of Viscount. 1947 President of Edinburgh University. 195 1 year, he published the life of a sailor. As the minister in charge of the royal family, he attended the coronation ceremony of Queen Elizabeth in 1953. 1June 1963 12, Cunningham died at home.

Daoding

Hugh dowding (1April 24th, 882-65438+February15,0970) was a British general in World War II. Admiral of the British Air Force. Born in dumfries, Scotland. 1899 was admitted to Wolwich Military Academy. 1900 After graduating from Sandhurst Royal Army Academy, I first worked in the artillery unit and then joined the Army Flying Team. 19 1 1 was admitted to Camberley military academy, majoring in artillery for two years. During my study, I received flight training and obtained a certificate from the Royal Air Force Club. Later, he participated in the First World War and served as a squadron leader, flight observer, staff officer of the Royal Air Force Command, and squadron leader of the 9 th Flying Squadron. Later, he entered Brooks Aviation Radio School. 1929 was the commander of the British air force in Jordan-Palestine. 1930 to 1936, as a member of the Aviation Committee, responsible for leading the construction and development of the Royal Air Force. 1936 served as commander of fighter forces and general Jin, and devoted himself to the development of radar and new fighters. After the outbreak of World War II, he advocated keeping some fighter units at home in order to command operations in the Battle of Britain and contribute to crushing Nazi Germany's air strikes. Then go to the United States to carry out the task. 1942 retired from active service. The following year, the baron was sealed. 1970 died in Kent, England.