A Crossroad of Strategic Opportunities
The First British Offensive: Operation Compass
Rommel Arrives
From Tobruk to El Alamein
The Opposing Forces
The Commanders
The Soldiers
The Kit
The Tactics
The Axis Defence Line
Panzer Army Africa’s Strength
Eighth Army’s Strength
Training
Planning for Operation Lightfoot
The Battlefield: What Actually Happened?
The Break-in
The Axis Reaction
The ‘Dog Fight’
The ‘Dog Fight’ Continues: Action at ‘Snipe’ and ‘Woodcock’
9th Australian Division Fight in the North
Operation Supercharge
Tell el Aqqaqir
The Breakout
The Pursuit
El Alamein as a British Victory
El Alamein’s Place in History
Why the Battle was Won
The Turning Point of the Western Desert War