Military & Warfare

Turning Point in North African Campaign

The First Battle of El Alamein marked a pivotal confrontation between British and Axis forces. Taking place in Egypt, it saw British Eighth Army command under General Claude Auchinleck clashing with Field Marshal Erwin Rommel's Afrika Korps. The battle occurred in July and served as a critical defensive measure to halt Axis advances towards the Suez Canal, which was vital for Allied supply routes. Despite being heavily outnumbered, British forces held their ground, demonstrating resilience and tactical adaptability.

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