Alanbrooke, Lord (1883-1963), was one of the United Kingdom’s military leaders during World War II (1939-1945). He won special distinction for his leadership during the retreat to—and, later, from—Dunkerque, France, after Belgium fell to Germany in May 1940. Alanbrooke served as chief of the Imperial General Staff from 1941 to 1946. He also fought in World War I (1914-1918).
Alanbrooke was born on June 23, 1883, near Lourdes, France, of British parents. His given and family name was Alan Francis Brooke. In 1945, he became a nobleman and changed his name to Alanbrooke. He died on June 17, 1963.
