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Second Battle of El Alamein
1942 • Nildelta Entscheidung
Historical Overview
Decisive battle of attrition; start of German retreat.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Allied victory.
UK
- Commander: B. Montgomery
- Strength: 195000
- Casualties: ca. 13.500
Afrika Korps
- Commander: Erwin Rommel
- Strength: 116000
- Casualties: ca. 30.000
Strategic Context
Strategic turning point in North Africa.
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