El Alamein, Military memorial city on Mediterranean coast, Egypt.
The El Alamein coastal city features multiple military cemeteries with Commonwealth, German, and Italian sections commemorating World War II casualties.
The Second Battle of El Alamein in 1942 marked a decisive Allied victory against Axis forces, preventing their advance toward the Suez Canal.
The El Alamein Military Museum displays extensive collections of weapons, tanks, uniforms, and personal items from soldiers of different nationalities.
The Mediterranean climate creates favorable conditions for visits throughout the year, with temperatures moderated by sea breezes.
The German cemetery incorporates an octagonal structure resembling a medieval fortress, containing the remains of 4,280 German soldiers.
Location: El Alamein
Elevation above the sea: 7 m
GPS coordinates: 30.83394,28.94927
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:31
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