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In the fall of 1942, several significant battles were fought on a patch of sand about 150 miles west of Cairo around a small town by the name of El Alamein. The first battle, in July of 1942, saw a determined German (and Italian) attack beaten back by British (and allied) defenders. The second, in October and November of 1942, saw a determined British (and allied) attack break through and push back the German and Italian defenders in a decisive manner. The retreat of these Axis powers continued over hundreds of miles across North Africa.
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What major battle of World War 2 was fought in the desert during the fall of 1942 between the British and German forces?
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A major battle of world war 2 between british and german forces was fought her in the desert during the fall of 1942?
El Alamein
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