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Battles of El Alamein

The First Battle of El Alamein was fought in Egypt in July of 1942 as part of World War II. Though this battle ended in stalemate, it stalled the advance of the Axis Powers in Egypt and led to the Second Battle of El Alamein, which was fought in October and November of 1942. The Second Battle ended in victory for the Allies, and it was a major turning point in World War II.

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What was the outcome in the battle of El Alamein?

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There were 2 Battles of El Alamein. In the second, the British and Allies decisively beat Rommel's Afrika Korps, leaving them in ruins.

Who were the important people of the battle of el-alamein?

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Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, Commander of the Axis Forces;

Field Marshal Barnard Montgomery, Commandeer of the Allied Forces.

Was the The Battle of El Alamein a success?

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For the allies yes because it marked the end for the Africa Korps and Erwin Rommel so the allies could push into Italy

What was the significance of the second battle of El Alamein?

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It wiped out German power in North Africa

What was the importance of the battle of El Alamein in the course of the war?

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The Second Battle of El Alamein marked the turning point in the war between British forces and the German army .

Who took place in the battle of el alamein?

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In both the first and second battles of El Alamein, the following nations participated:

Allied Participants

-United Kingdom

-Australia

-British India

-New Zealand

-Union of South Africa

-Free French Forces

-Greece

Axis Participants

-Nazi Germany

-Italy

Note: Greece and the French Free Forces did not participate in the First Battle of El Alamein; only the Second.

What date was The Battle of El Alamein?

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There were two major battles

July 1 - July 27, 1942

October 23 - November 4, 1942

How was the Battle of El Alamein a turning point in the war?

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Because it drove all Axis forces from North Africa and allowed the Allies access to the oil fields.

How did the Battle of El Alamein contributed to the allies?

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It wiped out German power in North Africa

Which American and British Allied generals helped defeat the Axis forces in North Africa at the battle of El Alamein?

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There were no American generals or troops in the battles of El Alamein

Where did the Battle of El Alamein take place in World War 2?

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In Egypt ; see related link below .

Who won the first and second Battles of El Alamein?

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Rommel

The first battle of el Alamein was a stalemate. However, the British did stop the Axis advance into Egypt and to the Suez Canal. In that sense it was a British victory.

The second Battle of El Alamein was a decisive British victory beginning the Axis rout west to defeat.

What happened in the first battle of el alamein?

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Basically the First Battle of El Alamien was when the Germans were driving the british out of libyia and into Egypt, the british lost the battle.

What happened during the battle of el alamein?

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what happened during this battle , was a fight to the finish between ...
in the end the british routed the german forces............

Why does Dwight D. Eisenhower was involved in the battle of el alamein?

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Dwight Eisenhower was not involved in the Battles of El Alamein.

Why was the battle of El alamein fought in North Africa?

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Because both Germans and British wanted control of the Suez Canal.

In Battle of El Alamein who won the fight and why?

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No one actually won. It was a stalemate. Though no one won, Britain stopped Axis powers from entering Egypt.