Battle of Alam el Halfa (1942 AD)

Battle of Alam el Halfa took place in 1942 AD during Western Desert campaign.

Battle facts

• Year: 1942 AD
• Date: 1942-09-05
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Western Desert campaign
• Commanders (A): Bernard Montgomery|Brian Horrocks
• Commanders (B): Erwin Rommel|Fritz Bayerlein|Giuseppe De Stefanis|Federico Ferrari Orsi
• Casualties: approx. 1,750 killed, wounded or captured|68 tanks|67 aircraft2,900 killed, wounded or captured|49 tanks|36 aircraft|60 guns|400 transport vehicles
• Outcome: British victory
• Coordinates: 30.667°, 29.167°

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