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About The Battle Of El Alamein: General Montgomery's Finest Hour | Battlefield

The second battle of El Alamein marked the beginning of the end of the North African campaign of WW2. After years of fighting in the horrific desert conditions, the stage was set for a tactical masterclass from both Bernard Montgomery and Erwin Rommel. 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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The Battle Of El Alamein: General Montgomery's Finest Hour | Battlefield
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Society
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52 minutes
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English
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War Stories

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