The Battles of El Alamein: The End of the Beginning

The early battles of North Africa between the Axis powers and the British Commonwealth and her European allies were among the last clashes of chivalry. The Allies used intelligence and all arms planning to defeat an experienced adversary, cementing the two armies' and commanders' reputations and sowing the seeds for the Axis's defeat in the West. This Battle Craft title looks at four pieces of military hardware involved in the battles, including the Crusader, Panzer III, Curtiss P40Es, and Luftwaffe Bf109 Es.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 64 pages
Publication date: 02 February 2022
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd

The early battles of North Africa between the Axis powers and the British Commonwealth and her European allies were among the very last clashes of chivalry. At the small town of El Alamein, belligerents met and fought on two occasions, in the latter half of 1942, for overall control of both Egypt and the Suez. For the Allies, the battles were also a chance to destroy Axis ambitions in the Western Desert, whilst gaining mastery of the Mediterranean and a foothold in Southern Europe. The two battles, in July and October to November 1942, were to see men and equipment tested to the very limit of their capabilities. They were also the first major battles where Allied intelligence and all arms planning played a key part in defeating an experienced adversary. These battles would cement the two armies and their commanders' reputations in perpetuity and sow the seeds for the steady defeat of the Axis in the West. This Battle Craft title also looks at four pieces of military hardware that were involved in these legendary battles. Representing the land forces are the Crusader and Panzer III, both working to the limits of their designs and already legends in their own rights. The Desert Air Force's Curtiss P40Es and the Luftwaffe's Messerschmitt Bf109 Es represent the battle for air superiority that raged overhead. The Quartermaster section provides the modeller with an insight into the development and operational use of the four chosen vehicles and aircraft that were involved in the Battles of El Alamein. A selection of historical and contemporary photos and illustrations feature alongside stunning showcase builds, providing the modeller with subjects to whet the creative appetite. It also features details of model kits and extras that can really help the modeller bring milit.

Weight: 344g
Dimension: 297 x 211 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399007627