What was the importance of the Battle of El Alamein in 1942?
Battles of El-Alamein, (1–27 July 1942, 23 October—11 November 1942), World War II events. After the First Battle of El-Alamein, Egypt (150 miles west of Cairo), ended in a stalemate, the second one was decisive. It marked the beginning of the end for the Axis in North Africa.
Who led the Battle of El Alamein?
Erwin Rommel
| Second Battle of El Alamein | |
|---|---|
| Germany Italy | United Kingdom India Ceylon Australia New Zealand South Africa Free France Greece United States |
| Commanders and leaders | |
| Erwin Rommel Georg Stumme † Ettore Bastico | Harold Alexander Bernard Montgomery |
| Strength |
Who fought in the Battle of El Alamein ww2?
Fought near the western frontier of Egypt between 23 October and 4 November 1942, El Alamein was the climax and turning point of the North African campaign in the Second World War (1939-45). The Axis army of Italy and Germany suffered a decisive defeat by the British Eighth Army.
How many battles of El Alamein were there?
Three major battles occurred around El Alamein between July and November 1942, and were the turning point of the war in North Africa.
What regiments fought at El Alamein?
British 1st Armoured Division
- 12th Royal Lancers.
- 2nd Regiment, Royal Horse Artillery.
- 4th Regiment, Royal Horse Artillery.
- 11th Regiment, Royal Horse Artillery (Honourable Artillery Company) (ex 8th Armoured Division)
- 76th (Royal Welch Fusiliers) Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal Artillery.
Who did Rommel fight in Africa?
In the famous battle of El Alamein, the British Eighth Army—beginning in October 23, 1942—surprised the German commander with its brute resolve, and pushed him and his Afrika Korps back across and out of North Africa.
What country is El Alamein in?
Egypt
El-Alamein, coastal town in northwestern Egypt, about 60 miles (100 km) west of Alexandria, that was the site of two major battles between British and Axis forces in 1942 during World War II.
What continent is El Alamein in?
North Africa
El Alamein
| El Alamein العلمين al-ʿAlamayn | |
|---|---|
| El Alamein Location in North Africa | |
| Coordinates: 30°50′N 28°57′E | |
| Country | Egypt |
| Governorate | Matrouh |