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First Battle of El Alamein
1942 • Nildelta Abwehrschlacht
Historical Overview
Halting the Axis advance just outside Alexandria.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Draw.
UK
- Commander: Claude Auchinleck
- Strength: 150000
- Casualties: 13000
Afrika Korps
- Commander: Erwin Rommel
- Strength: 96000
- Casualties: 10000
Strategic Context
Saving the Suez Canal from Axis capture.
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