First Battle of El Alamein - Wikipedia
WEBThe First Battle of El Alamein (1–27 July 1942) was a battle of the Western Desert campaign of World War II, fought in Egypt between Axis (German and Italian) forces of the Panzer Army Africa—which included the Afrika Korps under Field Marshal Erwin Rommel—and Allied (British Empire and Commonwealth) forces of …
Battles of El-Alamein | Significance, Map, Casualties, …
WEBBattles of El-Alamein, linked battles in World War II, fought from July 1–27 and October 23—November 11, 1942, pitting German and Italian against British, Australian, New Zealander, South African, and Indian forces in coastal central Egypt and resulting in a pivotal Allied victory.
First Battle of El Alamein - World History Encyclopedia
WEBAug 7, 2024 · The First Battle of El Alamein (1-27 July 1942) was a series of encounters during the Second World War (1939-1945) in Egypt between Allied and Axis forces. The battle, focussed around the El Alamein defensive line, ended without a decisive result except that the advance into Egypt of the German …
The Battle of El Alamein begins | July 1, 1942 | HISTORY
WEBNov 5, 2009 · The Battle of El Alamein begins. On July 1, 1942, Field Marshal Erwin Rommel is brought to a standstill in the battle for control of North Africa. The First Battle of El Alamein begins. In...
World War II: First Battle of El Alamein - ThoughtCo
WEBMar 5, 2020 · The First Battle of El Alamein was fought July 1-27, 1942, during World War II (1939-1945). Having been badly defeated by Axis forces at Gazala in June 1942, the British Eighth Army retreated east into Egypt and assumed a …
Battle of El Alamein - Wikipedia
WEBThe Battles occurred during the North African campaign, in Egypt, in and around an area named after a railway stop called El Alamein. First Battle of El Alamein: 1–27 July 1942. Second Battle of El Alamein: 23 October – 4 November 1942.
The First Battle of El Alamein: Forces, Commanders and aftermath
WEBJul 27, 2024 · The First Battle of El Alamein saw the involvement of formidable Axis forces, primarily composed of the German Afrika Korps and Italian troops. Leading these forces was the renowned German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, often referred to as the ‘Desert Fox’ due to his cunning and audacious tactics.
World War II - Libya, Egypt, 1941-42 | Britannica
WEB1 day ago · The ensuing First Battle of el-Alamein, which lasted throughout July 1942, marked the end of the German hopes of a rapid victory. Rommel’s troops, having come so far and so fast, were exhausted; their first assaults failed to break the defense rallied by Auchinleck; and they were also subjected to disconcerting counterstrokes.
First Battle of El Alamein | World War II Database - WW2DB
WEB1 Jul 1942. German 90th Light Division began to advance for El Alamein, Egypt at 0300 hours; meanwhile, German and Italian tanks covered the southern flank. Allied troops in the area were a mix of British, Australian, New Zealand, Indian, and South African nationalities.
Battle of El Alamein - WW2 Timeline (July to November 1942)
WEBIn the first Battle of El Alamein, beginning July 1st, 1942, German General Erwin Rommel tried in vain to attack the Allied defensive positions with his Afrika Corps (and Italian allies), yielding tremendous losses to his army forces in turn.