which year was he born?
13 April 1904
Christopher Vokes
Major General Christopher Vokes (13 April 1904 – 27 March 1985)
what is razing of friesoythe? It was the destruction of the town of Friesoythe in Lower Saxony. in which country was that town located? Germany who was destroying it? The 4th Canadian (Armoured) Division what was their reason to destroy it? If the Germans were to hold it, the bulk of the Canadians would be unable to continue their advance. when did this destruction first occur? 14 April 1945 can you name anyone commander or warrior from that group you mentioned previously who was trying to destroy this given place? Major-General Christopher Vokes
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Christopher Vokes [SEP] Introduction
Major General Christopher Vokes (13 April 1904 – 27 March 1985) was a senior Canadian Army officer who fought in World War II. He commanded the 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade during the Allied invasion of Sicily. Promoted to major-general, he led the 1st Canadian Infantry Division through several battles in the Italian campaign. This included fierce house-to-house fighting in the Battle of Ortona and the advance north to the Hitler Line. In 1944, he took over command of the 4th Canadian Armoured Division and fought in the Battle of the Hochwald. During the latter stages of this battle he notably ordered his division to raze the German town of Friesoythe.