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The Battle for North Africa: El Alamein and the Turning Point for World War II (Twentieth-Century Battles) Hardcover – Download: Adobe Reader, September 22, 2017

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In the early years of World War II, Germany shocked the world with a devastating blitzkrieg, rapidly conquered most of Europe, and pushed into North Africa. As the Allies scrambled to counter the Axis armies, the British Eighth Army confronted the experienced Afrika Corps, led by German field marshal Erwin Rommel, in three battles at El Alamein. In the first battle, the Eighth Army narrowly halted the advance of the Germans during the summer of 1942. However, the stalemate left Nazi troops within striking distance of the Suez Canal, which would provide a critical tactical advantage to the controlling force. War historian Glyn Harper dives into the story, vividly narrating the events, strategies, and personalities surrounding the battles and paying particular attention to the Second Battle of El Alamein, a crucial turning point in the war that would be described by Winston Churchill as "the end of the beginning." Moving beyond a simple narrative of the conflict, The Battle for North Africa tackles critical themes, such as the problems of coalition warfare, the use of military intelligence, the role of celebrity generals, and the importance of an all-arms approach to modern warfare.

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"A well-researched and highly readable account of one of World War II's most important 'turning point' battles. . . . Harper provides a 'fresh look' from an unbiased perspective at this decisive battle just in time for its 75th anniversary."―Jerry D. Morelock, Senior Editor at HistoryNet.com

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A well-researched and highly readable account of one of World War II's most important 'turning point' battles. . . . Harper provides a 'fresh look' from an unbiased perspective at this decisive battle just in time for its 75th anniversary.

-- Jerry D. Morelock

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Indiana University Press; Illustrated edition (September 22, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0253031427
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0253031426
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.24 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 6.2 x 1 inches
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2017
    It’s a book that gives some of insights into the war in North Africa it’s slow reading but it gives you the reasons for why the British took three attempts to take El Alamein. They had officers who if they didn’t like the orders they have been given they would come refuse to obey them or did them there own way. It’s all backed up by war records and books that were written by them it’s good but pricey so use your own judgement bc it reads like a textbook
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