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The Battle for North Africa: El Alamein and the Turning Point for World War II (Twentieth-Century Battles)

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In the early years of World War II, Germany shocked the world with a devastating blitzkrieg, abruptly conquered most of Europe, and pushed into North Africa. As the Allies scrambled to counter the Axis armies, the British Eighth Army confronted the experienced Afrika Corps, led by German field marshal Erwin Rommel, in three battles at El Alamein. Within the first battle, the Eighth Army narrowly halted the advance of the Germans all over the summer of 1942. Then again, the stalemate left Nazi troops within striking distance of the Suez Canal, which would supply a crucial tactical advantage to the controlling force. War historian Glyn Harper dives into the story, vividly narrating the events, strategies, and personalities surrounding the battles and paying particular attention to the Second Battle of El Alamein, a a very powerful turning point Within the war that would be described by Winston Churchill as “the end of the beginning.” Moving beyond a simple narrative of the conflict, The Battle for North Africa tackles crucial themes, such as the problems of coalition warfare, using military intelligence, the role of celebrity generals, and the importance of an all-arms technique to up to date warfare.

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