Battles of El-Alamein, (1–27 July 1942, 23 October—11 November 1942), World War II events. Location: Around the Egyptian town of El Alamein, 100km (60 miles) west of Alexandria. Second Battle of El Alamein Order of Battle is a listing of the significant formations that were involved in the battle, 23 October – 4 November 1942. The Battle of El Alamein (second battle), was one of the most decisive victories in WWII. The second battle of El Alamein (23 October-4 November 1942) was Montgomery's first great offensive victory, and forced Rommel to begin a retreat that didn't end until he had reached the Mareth Line in Tunisia, ending any last Axis hopes of conquering Egypt (North African Campaign). Second Battle of El Alamein Theatre: North Africa. Dates: 23 October to 4 November 1942. It marked the beginning of the end for the Axis in North Africa. Other leading and trailing events may also be included for perspective. Entries are listed below by date-of-occurrence ascending (first-to-last). There are a total of (17) Battle of El Alamein - WW2 Timeline (July to November 1942) events in the Second World War timeline database. The Allied victory turned the tide in the North African Campaign . Second El Alamein revived the morale of the Allies, being the first big success against the Axis since Operation Crusader in late 1941. Outcome: Allied victory, forcing Rommel to retreat into Tunisia. On November 11 we observe a key battle during World War II that took place in Egypt – the Second Battle of El Alamein, you will have until then to complete your missions. The First Battle of El Alamein had stopped the Axis from attacking deep into Egypt further. Second Battle of El Alamein Fought near the western frontier of Egypt between 23 October and 4 November 1942, El Alamein was the climax and turning point of the North African campaign of World War Two … Cette bataille a pour résultat de stopper la seconde avancée des forces de l'Axe en Égypte. The First Battle of El Alamein had stopped the Axis from attacking deep into Egypt further. After the First Battle of El-Alamein, Egypt (150 miles west of Cairo ), ended in a stalemate, the second one was decisive. The battle coincided with the Allied invasion of French North Africa in Operation Torch, which started on 8 November. Thereafter, Lieutenant-General Bernard Montgomery took command of the British Eighth Army in August 1942. The Second Battle of El Alamein was fought from October 23, 1942 to November 5, 1942 during World War II (1939-1945) and was the turning point of the campaign in the Western Desert. It was fought between two of the best commanders in World War II, Montgomery for the Allies and Rommel for the Axis between 23 October – 4 November 1942 . Having been driven east by Axis forces in 1942, the British had established a strong defensive line at El Alamein, Egypt.