The Battle at El Alamein in 1942 marked a significant turning point in World War II, when, despite being outnumbered the Allies demonstrated that the German army could be defeated. While Field Marshal Erwin Rommel's innovative tactics and confident leadership contributed to the initial success of the Axis forces in North Africa, it was General Montgomery's leadership and strategic planning that led to the decisive victory of the Allies at El Alamein, albeit with heavy casualties. In this episode of Both Sides of the Line, veterans from both the British and German armies come together to discuss the North Africa campaign and the harsh realities of desert warfare.

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