Second Battle Of El Alamein Ww2

Timeline of events covering the battle of el alamein of the north african campaign during world war ii.
Second battle of el alamein ww2. Rommel attempted an attack between 30 august and 7 september the battle of alam halfa but the 8th army held its ground largely due to the excellent cooperation between the army and the air force. Second battle of el alamein 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 of world war two 1939 45. After the battle of alam el halfa the british were left in an advantageous position. Battle of el alamein ww2 timeline july to november 1942 the allies held firm against rommel and his panzers only to enact a counter offensive that delivered axis forces from north africa.
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. The battle of el alamein second battle was one of the most decisive victories in wwii. Having been driven east by axis forces in 1942 the british had established a strong defensive line at el alamein egypt.
It marked the beginning of the end for the axis in north africa. The first battle of el alamein and the battle of alam el halfa had prevented the axis from advancing further into egypt. Axis forces were low on armored reserves and low on fuel. The second battle of el alamein was fought from october 23 1942 to november 5 1942 during world war ii 1939 1945 and was the turning point of the campaign in the western desert.
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.