First Battle of El Alamein

population and they all fought bravely in battle, it still can not be said that their efforts made a significant contribution to the course and outcome of the war. In campaigns such as Tobruk and El Alamein in North Africa and, primarily, Papua New Guinea, the Australian troops gave a good account of themselves and made significant contributions to the battles in each of these areas. However, in comparison to battles in the European theatre of

British forces led by Generals Archibald Wavell, Claude Auchinleck, and Bernard Montgomery. The culminating point for this campaign was the two battles of El Alamein, after which the Germans retreated to Tunisia and eventually surrendered. This case study will examine the history, preparation, execution, results, and lessons learned during the Battles of El Alamein and how that defeat helped lead to the overall Axis defeat in World War II (WWII). History The fighting on the African continent began before

seat in politics, he declined and asked to command a tank division. He saw tanks as the next major player on the modern battlefield. Famous for leading from the frontline, Rommel could not accept running battles from a staff room, miles away. On the12 of February 1940, Rommel received his first field command over the 7th Panzer Division. While in command of the 7th, Rommel participated in the invasion of Poland, Belgium and France. The campaigns in Europe helped Rommel develop his employment of

Introduction The battles of El Alamein (ranging from July-November 1942) could easily be argued as one of the most noteworthy battles in World War II, if not the most. The battle tactics that lead to the defeat of Rommel (leader of the Afrika Corps) was one of the most impressive that The Allies had ever come up with. The battle of El Alamein was something that the Allies (Britain, Australia, New Zeland, South Africa and India) were desperate to win because at the time, the morale of the Allies was

Complexity Within Simplicity The battle itself took the duration of a few days but was one of the most intense and fearsome battles in all of WWII. It took place in North Africa between the Allies (British + Americans) and the Axis (German+ Italian) powers. The battle was called the Battle of El Alamein and it held a high significance since it took place in Alam el Halfa, which is next to the Suez Canal that was the Allies’ main means of transporting and receiving food. This was essentially a

influence the course of the North African Campaign During WWII? During World War II, Australian forces significantly influenced the course of the North African Campaign through their contribution in key battles such as the Battle of Bardia, the Siege of Tobruk, and the Second Battle of El Alamein. These battles demonstrated the innovation, resilience and determination, and superior combat capabilities of the Australian forces, as well as their ability to shape the course of the campaign, and contribute to

Rommel lead the Germans at the battle of Kasserine pass which forced Americans back 50 miles and was America’s first major defeat on land (source 1). This battle showed Rommel’s aggressiveness as he chased the Americans and British over 50 miles of land without respite and he used mechanized infantry to devastating effect during this early battle. This major defeat would be brutal and slow down the path to America being recognized as a devastating

At the time, Britain feared not being able to attack Germany through France but the victory at El-Alamein provided a tremendous support to attack French North Africa. American President Roosevelt supported Churchill’s request to organize for a French North African invasion. With their support, American armed forces engaged in the opportunity to fight against the Axis powers for the first time in Operation Torch, November 1942. Torch was an amphibious invasion of French North Africa that allowed

happened because of another important part of the war. But is there just one main turning point in the war or could there be multiple? The Battle of Britain The Battle of Britain took place between August and September 1940. After the success of Blitzkrieg, the evacuation of Dunkirk and the surrender of France, Britain, on the Western front, was by herself. The Battle of Britain was the closest British Civilians actually got to see any of the fighting in WW2. In July 1940 through to October 1940 a few

essay I will be talking about how effective technology was in British land campaigns during the First World War and the Second World War. The first source we are presented with is source E. It is an interpretation of the effectiveness of British generals during the First World War, written by Gary Sheffield in 2001. It’s purpose is to show consensus of the interpretations of the generals in the First World War, and to also show his personal interpretation. He is doing this since he is a revisionist