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The Battle of El Alamein
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9 minutes
Released:
Nov 5, 2015
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Podcast episode
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In October and November 1942, the Allies fought a famous battle against German and Italian troops close to the small Egyptian village of El Alamein.
General Bernard Montgomery, the British commander, knew that victory was crucial. But his offensive was in danger of stalling almost as soon as it began.
Witness speaks to Len Burritt who was then a 24 year old wireless operator with the British Seventh Armoured Division.
(Photo: A German tank is knocked out and British troops rush up with fixed bayonets to capture the German crew at the Battle of El Alamein. Credit: Getty Images)
General Bernard Montgomery, the British commander, knew that victory was crucial. But his offensive was in danger of stalling almost as soon as it began.
Witness speaks to Len Burritt who was then a 24 year old wireless operator with the British Seventh Armoured Division.
(Photo: A German tank is knocked out and British troops rush up with fixed bayonets to capture the German crew at the Battle of El Alamein. Credit: Getty Images)
Released:
Nov 5, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
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