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El Alamein - 1st November 1942 World War Two. The Second Battle of El
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El Alamein - 1st November 1942 World War Two. The Second Battle of El
El Alamein - 1st November 1942 World War Two.
The Second Battle of El Alamein was a decisive battle of the Second World War that took place near the Egyptian railway halt of El Alamein. With the Allies victorious, it marked the watershed of the Western Desert Campaign.
23 Oct 1942 to 11 Nov 1942
Picture shows a batch of German prisoners taken in the course of the 8th armys big offensive against Rommel and his desert positions. They are seen here marching away into captivity under armed escort. On the left is the trig mark, marking intersection.
Picture circa 1st November 1942
BIPPA/British Official Photograp
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Egypt
B/W Print
Media ID 21798875
© Mirrorpix
1942 8th Army Egypt Eighth Army Prisoners Sign Sign Post World War World War 2 El Alamein Trig
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El Alamein - 1st November 1942 World War Two. The Second Battle of El Alamein was a decisive turning point in the Western Desert Campaign during World War Two. This historic print captures a significant moment from that battle, showcasing a group of German prisoners being escorted into captivity by the victorious Allies. Taken during the 8th Army's major offensive against Field Marshal Rommel and his desert positions, this image symbolizes the triumph of Allied forces over Axis powers in North Africa. The prisoners, with their heads held low, march away under armed escort towards an uncertain future. In the backdrop stands a trig mark, marking an intersection and serving as a silent witness to this pivotal moment in history. The signpost further emphasizes the location – El Alamein Corner – where this photograph was taken. This poignant snapshot encapsulates not only the military aspect but also highlights the human cost of war. It serves as a reminder of sacrifice and resilience exhibited by soldiers on both sides during one of World War Two's most crucial battles. Preserved through time, this print from Memory Lane Prints transports us back to that fateful day on November 1st, 1942 when victory shifted towards Allied forces at El Alamein.
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