The numbering of British Field Armies in WW2

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Fatboy Coxy

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Hi all, can anyone shed light on the numbering of British Field Armies in WW2, was there a rhyme and reason, why didn't they follow the convention of WW1, ie First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth?

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Fatboy Coxy
 
Hi all, can anyone shed light on the numbering of British Field Armies in WW2, was there a rhyme and reason, why didn't they follow the convention of WW1, ie First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth?

Regards
Fatboy Coxy
There was a first and second army, the fourth army was fictitious as part of operation fortitude.
 

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