Batte of El Alamein
Araceli Flores
Dates of Battle:
- First battle of El Alamein July 1-27, 1942
- Second battle of El Alamein October 23, and November 11, 1942
Battle of El Alamein was fought in El Alamein, Egypt
Significance of El Alamein:
Even though this battle wasn't a great victory, It did remove the axis powers from Africa, more of a triumph for allies proving that a combined allied army was equal to the task of defeating the Nazi army.
Casualty Numbers:
Interesting Facts:
- Rommel was also called "Desert Fox" for his ability to 'sniff' out his enemies
-Rommel was Hitler's best marshal
-Allies had half the losses as the axis did
-Rommel retreated from the battle against Hitler's orders
Casualty Numbers:
- Allies casualties- 13,000
- Axis casualties- 25,000
Interesting Facts:
- Rommel was also called "Desert Fox" for his ability to 'sniff' out his enemies
-Rommel was Hitler's best marshal
-Allies had half the losses as the axis did
-Rommel retreated from the battle against Hitler's orders