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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 second battle of El Alamein take place?

Battles of El Alamein

(June - July 1942; October 23 - November 6, 1942) Two battles between British and Axis forces in Egypt in World War II. Axis forces under Erwin Rommel began a drive eastward along the North African coast in early 1942. Though initially checked by the British, they managed to reach El Alamein on June 30. The first engagement ended in mid-July with Rommel still there, blocked and on the defensive. In October British forces under Bernard Law Montgomery began a devastating attack from El Alamein, routing Rommel's vastly outnumbered forces. By November 6 the British had driven the Germans back into Libya.

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Who led the Battle of El Alamein?

Rommel vs Auchenleck who in turn was succeeded by Montgomery during the course of the battle .

Who led the British and American troops led by in the Battle of El Alamein?

Dwight Eisenhower

No. Dwight Eisenhower led British and American troops in Operation Torch, the invasion of French North Africa. El Alamein is in Egypt, and it was concluded shortly before Eisenhower landed in North Africa.

Why were the Battles of El Alamein and Stalingrad turning points for the Allies?

Because they were places where Germany's armies in North Africa and Russia respectively suffered their first major defeat.

When did the battle of el alamein start?

First Battle of El Alamein (1 - 27 July 1942) / Second Battle of El Alamein (23 October - 4 November 1942) .

How did the allies win the battle of el alamein?

During World War II, the Allied forces won the Battle of El Alamein in 1942 for several reasons. For one thing, the Allies had built up tremendous material superiority, and they were also led by the methodical, victory-minded General Bernard Montgomery. For another thing, the Axis force was under-supplied and also inferior in its number of troops and tanks.

Significance of the second battle of el alamein?

The loss of this battle made it obvious to Germany that they had lost Egypt and Libya.