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	Battle of Alam Halfa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Battle of Alam el Halfa took place between August 30 and September 6, 1942 during the Western Desert Campaign of World War II.
		Another assault on the ridge on September 1 was repulsed.
		The next major clash on the Alamein front was a British attack on October 23, 1942, beginning the Second Battle of El Alamein.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Battle_of_Alam_Halfa (422 words)

	First Battle of El Alamein - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The First Battle of El Alamein 1–July 27, 1942 was a battle of the Western Desert Campaign of World War II, fought between the German–Italian Afrika Korps commanded by Erwin Rommel and the British Eighth Army, commanded by Claude Auchinleck.
		Following the defeat at the Battle of Gazala in June 1942, the Eighth Army had retreated from Mersa Matruh to the Alamein Line in Egypt, a 40 mile (60 km) gap between the town of El Alamein on the Mediterranean coast to the north and the Qattara Depression in the desert to the south.
		A second attempt by Rommel to bypass or break the Commonwealth position was repulsed in the Battle of Alam Halfa in August, and in October the Eighth Army, now commanded by Bernard Montgomery, decisively defeated the Axis forces in the Second Battle of El Alamein.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/First_Battle_of_El_Alamein (518 words)

	Second Battle of El Alamein - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		This attack on 30 August 1942 at Alam Halfa failed, and expecting a counterattack by Montgomery´s Eighth Army, the Afrika Korps dug in.
		The Battle of El Alamein is usually divided into five phases, consisting of the break-in (October 23-24), the crumbling (October 24-25), the counter (October 26-28), Operation Supercharge (November 1-2) and the breakout (November 3-7).
		This phase of the battle began on November 2nd at 1 a.m., with the objective of destroying enemy armour, forcing the enemy to fight in the open, diminishing the Axis petrol, attacking and occupying enemy supply routes and disintegrating the enemy army.
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	The Probert Encyclopaedia - Weapons and Warfare (B)
		The Battle of Algiers was a bitter conflict in Algiers from 1954 to 1962 between the Algerian nationalist population and the French colonial army and French settlers.
		The Battle of Culloden was a defeat in 1746 of the Jacobite rebel army of the British prince Charles Edward Stuart (the 'Young Pretender') by the Duke of Cumberland on a stretch of moorland in Inverness-shire, Scotland.
		The Battle of Navas de Tolosa was fought in 1212 between Yakub Almansur of the Almohades and the kings of Aragon, Castile and Navarre.
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	Project on Defense Alternatives - Defensive Military Structures in Action: Historical Examples
		The battles of Alam Halfa and Kursk show artillery ascendant in an anti-armor role; the Winter War draws attention to the potential of lighter troops -- as does the action of anti-tank infantry at Kursk.
		Although most historical attention has focused on the two swirling battles of El Alamein that anchor this period, it was the four-day battle of Alam el Halfa, which came between them, that finally exhausted Rommel's strength and set the British firmly on the road to victory.
		Alam Halfa had permanently altered the material balance to the advantage of the British; perhaps more important, it had altered the balance of morale.
	www.comw.org /pda/webbtl.htm (5588 words)

	CSI Reprint: Battle Report: Alam Halfa
		HE BATTLE OF ALAM HALFA IN 1942, fought as August turned into September, was a turning point of the war in the Mediterranean-indeed, more truly a turning point than the more celebrated "Battle of Alamein" that followed, in the fall.
		However, at Alam Halfa at the end of July 1942, the multiplicity of plans as far as the 22d Armored Brigade was concerned did not inspire the greatest confidence.
		It may be thought that this telephone battle has not much bearing on a study of the actual battle, but suffice to say that on the day of the battle itself, the blue lines of the enemy's movements–as put on the maps dining the exercise–required little adteration to conform to fact.
	www-cgsc.army.mil /carl/resources/csi/hart/hart.asp (17519 words)

	Battles 1942
		BATTLE OF GAZALA AND THE CAULDRON (May-June 1942)
		At this stage of the battle the role of the 7th Armoured was to contain the 21st Panzer Division in the south, during the early days of the battle.
		The 1st RTR of the 22nd Armoured Brigade did encounter a rearguard at Agedabia and the battle took the form of a duel between the British Tanks and artillery and the enemy anti-tank guns, which were well concealed in an arc across the road.
	www.btinternet.com /~ian.a.paterson/battles1942.htm (6865 words)

	The North African Campaign Of World War II (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		At Alam Halfa Montgomery`s first battle in North Africa, his military doctrine was to be put to the test.
		By carefully positioning his forces, digging in his tanks and instructing his troops as to what the battle plan was, Montgomery and the Eighth Army took on the full might of the Afrika Corps.
		For the 'Desert Fox' the battle at Alam Halfa was the last bid to defeat the Eighth Army and seize Egypt.
	www.topedge.com /panels/ww2/na/halfa.html (242 words)

	22nd Royal Navy Battle Group
		Cpl.Dpunker for his gallant and brave act of capping the south-east flag alone during the battle for England against all odds and thus allowing reinforcements to arrive.
		The medal is awarded for those who show themselves to the fore in action, and set an example of bravery and resource under fire, but without performing acts of such pre-eminent bravery.
		For Participation in five of the above battles the France and Germany Star's Ribbon with one gilt rosette is awarded.
	trexer.net /22rn.htm (4571 words)

	Battle
		The Battle of El Alamein was carefully planned by General Montgomery, who, after the Battle of Alam Halfa, refused to launch a counter-attack until the eighth Army was stabilized.
		The final phase of the battle began at one o'clock in the morning on 2 November.
		In Rommel's own words, "this spelled the end of the army in Africa." Indeed, the battle of El Alamein was a decisive victory for the Allies—the first such victory of the war.
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	Brian Horrocks (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Having never commanded a division in battle, he was sent to Egypt to command XIII Corps in the Eighth Army under its new commander, Montgomery.
		Upon arriving in North Africa, Horrocks was put to work implementing the defence of the Alam Halfa ridge from the expected attack by the Afrika Korps.
		Postwar analysis of the battle is torn between perceived deliberateness of method on the part of the British, and the fact that German defences in the area had been severely underestimated by First Allied Airborne Army, who had done the intelligence work.
	www.rockvillecentrenyus.com /section/Brian_Horrocks (1912 words)

	Combined Arms Research Library Digital Library : Browse (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Battle at St. Vith, Belgium, 17-23 December, 1944: a historical example of armor in the defense.
		This is the narrative of one phase of the greatest pitched battle on the Western Front in World war II.
		Battle of Metz, CSI Battlebook 13-A. A battlebook presented to the staff and faculty of the US Army Command and General Staff College in fulfillment of the requirements for P651.
	cgsc.cdm.oclc.org /cdm4/browse.php?&CISOSTART=1,21 (871 words)

	The Ultimate Second Battle of El Alamein Dog Breeds Information Guide and Reference
		The Battle of Alamein, or more correctly the Second Battle of El Alamein, marked a significant turning point in the Western Desert Campaign of World War II.
		Some historians believe that the battle, along with the Battle of Stalingrad, were the two major Allied victories that contributed to the defeat of Nazi Germany.
		The second major Allied offensive of the battle was along the coast, initially to capture the Rahman Track and then take the high ground at Tel el Aqqaqir.
	www.dogluvers.com /dog_breeds/Second_Battle_of_El_Alamein (1005 words)

	The North African Campaign Of World War II
		The Battle Of Alam Halfa - Montgomery on the Defensive.
		By carefully positioning his forces, digging in his tanks and instructing his troops as to what the battle plan was, Montgomery and the Eighth Army decisively defeated the Afrika Corps.
		Rommel faced with a chronic shortage of fuel and supplies and a far numerically superior Eighth Army aswell as ill health was unable to stop the full might of Montgomery`s Army.
	www.topedge.com /panels/ww2/na/monty.html (700 words)

	31 August 1942
		Alam el Halfa: Romel's tanks are tonight bogged down in the soft sands to the south of Alam el Halfa ridge, ten miles south of El Alamein.
		Without the benefit of surprise, Rommel switched the direction of his attack towards the Alam Halfa ridge, only to encounter not only the sticky sand but also reinforced defences from which the British could pound the German tanks.
		B-25s, in conjunction with RAF Bostons, attack troop concentrations and military vehicles as the battle of Alam-el-Halfa begins along the El Alamein line.
	homepage.ntlworld.com /andrew.etherington/1942/08/31.htm (1456 words)

	8th Army: Deeds and Dates (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		The resultant battle of Sidi Rezegh was the key battle of this campaign, and was a pitched battle between armour.
		The successful outcome of this battle is regarded in many quarters as being the turning point of the war.
		The battle for the town and port of Termoli began on October 1.
	www.warlinks.com /pages/8thdeeds.html (1722 words)

	Alternate History Discussion Board - Alternate Monty ? W.H.E. Gott
		June 16th, 2004 01:11 PM Defeat for the 8th Army at the battle of Alam Halfa and Rommel would be in Cairo by the end of September 1942.
		Defeat for the 8th Army at the battle of Alam Halfa and Rommel would be in Cairo by the end of September 1942.
		One major factor in Rommel failing to get further than El-Alamein was that he could no longer out-flank the British to the south- the large depression (don't remember the name off hand) south of the 8th Army was impassable to tanks and heavy vehicles, only a frontal assault was viable.
	www.alternatehistory.com /discussion/printthread.php?t=3407 (1024 words)

	The Battle of Alam Halfa \| NZETC
		When this was established beyond doubt the CRA ordered the 5th Field to fire into Deir el Angar, south-west of Alam Nayil, through which the enemy was bound to pass, and the tasks were repeated until well after dawn on the 31st.
		But the enemy had in fact already decided that the offensive had failed and was concerned now with the tricky problems of a withdrawal, in the course of which his northern flank would be exposed and vulnerable.
		The night was again quiet; but in expectation of a dawn attack from the south-east, the CRA issued tasks to be fired at first light by two batteries from each of the three field regiments and by the whole of the 64th Medium.
	www.nzetc.org /tm/scholarly/tei-WH2Arti-c10-6.html (2421 words)

	The Armoured Command Vehicle
		The battle began on 23 October with a tremendous artillery barrage, and the infantry of XXX Corps were soon deep into the enemy minefields and defensive areas.
		The tanks of X Corps and 7th Armoured Division were heavily engaged to the south and west, and after a severe struggle with both sides suffering large tank losses, the long German and Italian retreat began.
		The battle of Alamein was a resounding victory, coming at a time when the British people sorely needed an encouraging turn in the war, and earned undying fame for 8th Army and its great commander.
	www.army.mod.uk /royalsignalsmuseum/PostalCovers/ArmouredCommandVehicle.htm (632 words)

	Battlefront - Producers of fine metal and resin miniatures (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Placed under the XX Corps, the Folgore division, with the Brescia and Pavia divisions, was ordered to advance in the center of the offensive, as the left flank of the armoured units of the Italian-German Tank Army.
		The latter was incorporated in the IX after the battle because of its losses, which included the commander, Aurelio Rossi, killed in the counter attack.
		It was in this battle that the soldiers of the IX captured Clifton!
	www.battlefront.co.nz /Article.asp?ArticleID=870 (1335 words)

	Axis History Factbook: Review - Alamein
		The book is covering the battle at Al Alamein alone and is concentrating mainly on the 8th army forces and it's operations in detail during the battle.
		The importance of Malta and the battle for the convoy routes are presented with a clear and detailed description of ships sunk by both sides where reader can get a clear picture of the actal losses and efforts behind it.
		The ending chapters of the 1st part are about the battle of Alam Halfa, the planning of Lightfoot (the battle of Al Alamein), the frontlife of ordinary 'Tommys', their life in the desert and trips to Kairo.
	www.axishistory.com /index.php?id=6052 (538 words)

	Osprey Campaign 158 : El Alamein 1942 : The Turning of the Tide
		The first battle of El Alamein halted Rommel's advance cold, and his attempt to resume the advance was defeated by Montgomery, forcing Rommel to wait for the Allied offensive.
		Although Rommel tried to hold the Alamein line, he had to retreat westwards when his forces were in danger of being surrounded.
		This book provides an in-depth analysis of the battle that turned the tide in favour of the Allies in Africa.
	www.militaryfocus.com /osprey/campaign/158.htm (163 words)

	CHAPTER 13 The Battle of Alam Halfa \| NZETC
		Nevertheless the enemy armour was not yet completely beaten at Alam Halfa and it was still briskly probing all along the northern flank.
		The 2nd September actually marked the turning point of the battle, though by now its focal point was almost entirely to the east of the New Zealand positions at Alam Halfa.
		During the battle of Alam Halfa the New Zealanders were introduced to a new kind of anti-personnel bomb which in the dark was both spectacular and alarming.
	www.nzetc.org /tm/scholarly/tei-WH2DiCa-c13.html (5129 words)

	Combined Arms Research Library Digital Library : Browse (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		This handbook on Pearl Harbor allows individuals and organizations to study this battle not only in the context of the Japanese attack but, more importantly, in the context of issues that are relevant
		Army battle casualties and nonbattle deaths in World War II.
		This is the final statistical record of battle casualties and nonbattle deaths incurred during World War II by United States Army military personnel, including members of the Army Air Forces.
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	Panzer Campaigns Club Board - This Date in WWII History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Battle of the Eastern Solomons.US Army and Navy bombers attack Japanese transports carrying reinforcesments to Guadalcanal and force them to turn back.Gilbert Islands....
		Battle of the Eastern Solomons, air and surface actions.
		Army Group South is to begin the battle for the Crimea, Kharkov and the Donets.
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	Rommel, German Marshal WW2 - Timeline Index
		The First Battle of El Alamein was lost by Rommel because he was suffering from the eternal curse of the desert war, long supply lines.
		Even then, their first battle was not against the British Eighth Army, but against the U.S. II Corps.
		Rommel inflicted a sharp reversal on the American forces at the Battle of the Kasserine Pass.
	www.timelineindex.com /content/view/1330 (324 words)

	Case Study: Rommel in North Africa
		When the battle was over, neither side had gained significant ground.
		It is bounded by the sea to the north and the Qattara Depression to the south, and divided by a series of ridgelines running parallel to the coast.
		The final battle at El Alamein began on October 23, while Rommel was away in Germany.
	www.cs.hmc.edu /~dhamm/wargames/rommel.html (1332 words)

	El Alamein, 1942: The Turning of the Tide (Campaign S.) Book at Shop Ireland
		On the positive side it outlines the three major battles, the first battle of El Alamein, the battle of Alam Halfa and the second battle of El Alamein.
		In the first the Germans were stopped by Auchinleck, the Battle of Alam Halfa was Rommels last offensive stopped by Montgomery and the last was Montgomery's defeat over the Afrika Korps and their Italian allies.
		The text is dry in the main and the maps are complex and lack interesting detail, especially the birds eye view and one map is even in the wrong chapter.
	www.shopireland.ie /books/detail/1841768677/El-Alamein,-1942:-The-Turning (380 words)

	The North African Campaign Of World War II
		He also made a point of visiting the soldiers to up morale and talking to them personally as well as through speeches, where he promoted confidence and optimism.
		Rommel attacked and informed by ULTRA Montgomery was able to deduce that the attack would come from the South and an outflanking manoeuvre would be attempted.
		Rommel faced with a chronic shortage of fuel and supplies and a far numerically superior Eighth Army as well as ill health was unable to stop the full might of Montgomery's Army.
	www.ww2study.com /monty.html (707 words)

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