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About El Alamein: The Legendary Tank Battles Of The North African Campaign | Battlefield

The tank battles of El Alamein saw two legendary commanders face off against each other; Bernard Montgomery and Erwin Rommel. The outcome of these battles would prove to be decisive in the North African Campaign of the Second World War. War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can find more from us on

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El Alamein: The Legendary Tank Battles Of The North African Campaign | Battlefield
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52 minutes
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