El Alamein 1942: The Turning of the Tide (Campaign - 158)

Osprey Publishing, 2005. Paperback. Collectible: Like New. Osprey Campaign Series #158 - 1st Edition / 1st Printing - LIKE NEW - Unread. No marks. Spine is uncreased. . . . . . . TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1.) Origins Of The Battle -- 2.) Chronology -- 3.0) Opposing Commanders -- 3.1) British Commanders -- 3.2) Axis Commanders -- 4.0) Opposing Armies -- 4.1) British Forces -- 4.2) Axis Forces -- 4.3) Order Of Battle: British Forces -- 4.4) Order Of Battle: Axis Forces -- 5.) Opposing Plans -- 6.) First Alamein -- 7.) Battle Of Alam Halfa -- 8.) El Alamein: The Attack -- 9.) El Alamein: The Dog Fight -- 10.) El Alamein: Breakout And Pursuit -- 11.) The Battlefield Today -- * Bibliography -- * Index. . . . . . FROM THE BACK COVER: The battle of El Alamein marked the turning point in Britain's fortunes in the World War II (1939-1945). There were three separate battles between July and November 1942, all of which were fought to halt the advance of Rommel's army towards the Suez Canal. This final battle at El Alamein, fought in October and November, saw the continuous bombardment of the German line that Rommel was instructed to hold at all costs by Hitler himself. The Allies shattered the German defenses, and Rommel led a westward retreat in order to salvage what was left of the Afrika Korps. This book provides an in-depth analysis of the battle that turned the tide in favor of the Allies in Africa.