Second Battle of El Alamein, Battlefield in Egypt
The Second Battle of El Alamein was a significant turning point of World War II.
It took place between October 23 and November 11, 1942, halting the Axis advance in North Africa.
Winston Churchill said 'Before Alamein we never had a victory.' after this battle.
The site can be visited today as a historic battlefield with memorials and cemeteries.
The battle is notable for the successful use of novel military tactics by the Allies.
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