War in the Desert: the Eighth Army At El Alamein

New York: Beaufort Books, 1982. 1st American ed. Stated first printing. Hardcover. Fine copy in near fine jacket in archival mylar. Modest closed tear to front.. 284 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates: illustrations; 24 cm. Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-273) and index. "Tanks were used extensively in the Battle of El Alamein during World War II. This battle, which took place in Egypt from October 23 to November 4, 1942, was a turning point in the North African Campaign.

The British Eighth Army, commanded by General Bernard Montgomery, had a significant number of tanks at their disposal, including the M4 Sherman and the Crusader. The German Afrika Korps, led by General Erwin Rommel, also had a significant number of tanks, including the Panzer III and Panzer IV.

The battle is notable for the large-scale use of tanks and artillery. The British used their tanks in a carefully coordinated attack with artillery and infantry, which was a significant factor in their victory. The battle marked the beginning of the end for Axis forces in North Africa."

World War, 1939-1945 -- Regimental histories -- Great Britain. World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Africa, North. Bataille d'El Alamein, Égypte, 1942. Guerre mondiale, 1939-1945 -- Histoire des unités -- Grande-Bretagne. Guerre mondiale, 1939-1945 -- Campagnes et batailles -- Afrique du Nord. Military campaigns. Regimental histories. Named Corp: Great Britain. Army. Army, Eighth -- History. Great Britain. Army. Army, Eighth. Time: 1939-1945 North Africa. Egypt. Great Britain.Ground Warfare. Tanks, Artillery.