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The Sound of History: El Alamein, 1942
Author: Doherty,R Price: AUD $ 54.99
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280pp. Eighth Armys victory at El Alamein in November 1942 was one of the pivotal points of the Second World War and significant as the most recent major victory for a British Army under sole British command. This book looks at the victory in detail. Hb.
El Alamein marked the turning point of British military fortunes in the Second World War and was one of the three pivotal Allied victories of that war and stands alongside Midway and Stalingrad in importance - here is an in-depth history of that battle.
The background to the North African campaign is explored;
- why were British troops fighting in the region?
- The reverses suffered by Eighth Army in the summer of 1942.
- Auchinlecks first victory at El Alamein in July 1942 when Rommels advance was halted finally.
- Preparations for an offensive; changes in command and General Montgomerys arrival as Eighth Army commander.
- The build up to Operation Lightfoot, including the deception plan that allowed Montgomery the element of surprise.
- The battle: how the infantry and armour fought; the contribution of the artillery, engineers and others; the final breakthrough and victory.
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