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In what year did General Montgomery lead the British forces to victory over the Axis troops in north Africa?
May 9, 1943 - General Bradley cabled General Eisenhower the message: "Mission Accomplished".The next offensive was the invasion of Sicily in July.
What battle was a crucial victory for the british as they stopped german advancement in north africa?
El Alamein
What allied desert victory?
The Allied desert victory refers to the successful military campaigns by Allied forces in North Africa during World War II, particularly the battles of El Alamein in 1942. This victory marked a significant turning point in the North African theater, as it halted the advance of Axis forces led by General Erwin Rommel. The Allies, composed mainly of British Commonwealth forces, gained momentum, eventually leading to the retreat of Axis troops from North Africa. This success paved the way for the Allied invasion of Italy and further operations in the Mediterranean.
What British General was in charge in Africa?
British General Bernard Montgomery was a key figure in the North African Campaign during World War II. He commanded the British Eighth Army and played a crucial role in the victory at the Battle of El Alamein in 1942, which marked a turning point in the war against Axis forces in North Africa. Montgomery's leadership and strategic planning were instrumental in driving Axis troops out of North Africa.
What battle was a crucial victory for the british as they stopped germen advancement in north Africa?
The Battle of El-Alamein.
Did the allied forces victor in North Africa?
Yes. The US forces joined the British when they landed in Algiers on 8 Nov 1942. They defeated the German army in North Africa by early 1943.
General of English forces in North Africa?
There were several British Generals in North Africa. In 1940-43 British forces were commanded successively by Generals Wavell, Auchinleck and Alexander, under the last of whom Gen Montgomery commanded the 8th Army.
Who was the general of English forces in north Africa?
There were several British Generals in North Africa. In 1940-43 British forces were commanded successively by Generals Wavell, Auchinleck and Alexander, under the last of whom Gen Montgomery commanded the 8th Army.
What was the battle that was a crucial victory for the british as they stopped German advancement in North Africa?
The First Battle of El Alamein .
Leading british general in world war 2?
The leading British general during World War II was Bernard Montgomery. He is best known for his role in the North African campaign, particularly for his victory at the Second Battle of El Alamein in 1942, which marked a turning point in the war against Axis forces in North Africa. Montgomery later commanded British and Commonwealth forces during the Normandy landings and the subsequent campaign in Northwest Europe. His leadership and strategic abilities significantly contributed to the Allied victory in the war.
From what north African country did the allies began their invasion?
The invasion in North Africa was Operation Torch. American forces landed in Morroco and British forces landed in Alegeria. Once established these forces headed west which pinched the German and Italian forces in Tunesia and Libya between them and the British forces already in Egypt.
What battle was the turning point for the British in World War 2.?
Churchill said, not quite the truth, but you get the point: 'Before Alamein we never had a victory, after Alamein we never had a defeat'. Alamein marked the most easterly movement of the Axis in North Africa in the same way as Stalingrad in Russia. North Africa was, in many ways, a sideshow in WW2, but it was vital to the British aided by the Commonwealth forces there. ***On A+LS its El Alamein
