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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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When did the battle of el alamein end?
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The first Battle of El Alamein was in July 1942, the 2 nd was in October and early November 1942
What type of weapon was used to the battle of El Alamein?
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They essentially ran across the trenches with oversized sausages and whacked the German's to death.
The German's only had defensive weapons in Hot Dog Buns.
Once a year, to commemerate the great battle, Germans eat Weiner Schnitzels (or the common hot dog) to remember this great battle.
How did the British win the battle of El Alamein?
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The Axis Powers (Germany) had a shortage of fuel.
What is the importance of the battle of El Alamein?
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The importance of El Alamein was that British and Australian armour and troops finally destroyed Rommels's vaunted Afrika Korps tank forces whilethe Allied Tactical Air force destroyed his fuel dumps and parts depots. The Allies won a very decisive victory.forcing thr Germans out of Africa.
Why was the Battle of El Alamein significant?
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The Brits and other allied forces repelled and defeated the Nazi Germans. The axis forces had to leave Northern Africa. They defeated the Italians in Abyssinia too. They now knew they could defeat the Nazi Germans in Europe.
What weapons did the Battle of El Alamein have?
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The Germans had the Pzkw III & IV tanks & the 88mm AT gun, all of which were very effective, though of short supply of ammo & fuel. The British 25 pdr & 6" artillery weapons were plentifully supplied. British armour was improved with the Grant tank & the Sherman had started to arrive. Minefields were used extensively by both sides. There were 2 battles of el Alamein, separated by the battle of Alam Halfa. The Famous one is the 23 Oct to 4 Nov 1942
Where was the battle of El Alamein fought?
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Near El Alamein. (Surprised?)
El Alamein is a town in Egypt on the Mediterranean coast. It's about 100 km west of Alexandria.
Why was the battle of El Alamein important?
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The battle was a significant victory for the British , one from which the Afrika Korps never fully recovered .
British and American troops were led by who in the Battle of El Alamein?
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No. There were no American troops at El Alamein and the British and Commonwealth troops were commanded by General Auchinleck and General Dorman Smith during the 1st defensive battle but were replaced by General Alexander in overall command and General Montgomary. commanding the 8th Army in the field, for the 2nd decisive counter attack.
Number of people killed in the battle of El Alamein?
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November 8th 1942- Battle of El Alamein
British forces totaled 230,000 men and the Axis forces totaled 108,000 men, with Italians making up 42 of the 70 battalions. The losses at El Alamein were heavy for both sides: Rommel lost 25,000 dead and wounded and 30,000 captured; Montgomery lost 4,610 dead and missing and 8,950 wounded. The bulk of Rommel's casualties were Italian.
The exact numbers of dead is not easily available.
The Axis losses during the Campaign in North Africa since June 1940 totaled 975,000 men, 7,600 aircraft, 6,200 guns, 2,550 tanks, and some 600 ships of all sizes.
Why did the battle of el alamein happen?
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Because Rommel was essentially trying to get to Suez and wipe out British forces on the way.
Who won the battle of El alamein?
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The first was more or less a draw (even ) The Second was a decisive victory for the Allies.
What is the casualities of the Battle of El Alamein?
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The Second Battle of El Alamein from 23 October to three November 1942 resulted in the loss of 13,500 British Empire troops killed or wounded and almost half of their tanks. It was hower a resounding victory for Montgomery in the Desert Campaign. The Germans and Italians lost 50,000 men killed, wounded and captured.
