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In early 1942, the Axis powers dominated the Allied forces. Tobruk fell to Rommell in June and the Allies prepared to retreat to the Suez Canal. Disaster seemed immininent. But then began the battles that turned the tide against the Germans, the battles at El Almein. This text tells the story.
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- PublisherHarperCollins Distribution Services
- Publication date1979
- ISBN 10 0713421487
- ISBN 13 9780713421484
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages192
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EL ALAMEIN
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B.T. Batsford, London
(1979)
ISBN 10: 0713421487
ISBN 13: 9780713421484
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. This copy is in new, unmarked condition bound in green cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. The unclipped dust wrapper is in as new condition. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. The desert battle between the Afrika Korps and the British 8th Army that changed the course of World War II; a classic narrative by a decorated British combat commander. The Second Battle of El Alamein (23 October ? 11 November 1942) was a battle of the Second World War that took place near the Egyptian railway halt of El Alamein. The First Battle of El Alamein and the Battle of Alam el Halfa had prevented the Axis from advancing further into Egypt. In August 1942, General Claude Auchinleck had been relieved as Commander-in-Chief of Middle East Command and his successor, Lieutenant-General William Gott was killed on his way to replace him as commander of the Eighth Army. Lieutenant-General Bernard Montgomery was appointed and led the Eighth Army offensive. The British victory at El Alamein was the beginning of the end of the Western Desert Campaign, eliminating the Axis threat to Egypt, the Suez Canal and the Middle Eastern and Persian oil fields. The battle revived the morale of the Allies, being the first big success against the Axis since Operation Crusader in late 1941. The end of the battle coincided with the Allied invasion of French North Africa in Operation Torch on 8 November, which opened a second front in North Africa. Ref GG 2. Seller Inventory # 033096
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