1942 ⟶ Rommel's Offensive Stalls at El Alamein

Rommel begins an attack around El Alamein, but by September ...
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1941
1942

🐪 Rommel's Forces Advance in Libya

The northern wing of Rommel's forces take Derna, on the Libyan coast. The southern wing moves toward Mechili, and takes it on the 8th.⟶
Rommel's Forces Advance in Libya (1941)
North AfricaLibyaDesert WarAfrika KorpsRommelMilitary CampaignAxis Powers

🇩🇪 Rommel's Offensive Stalls at El Alamein

Rommel begins an attack around El Alamein, but by September he is back to his original lines.⟶
North AfricaEl AlameinRommelAfrika KorpsDesert WarAxis PowersMilitary CampaignDefensive ActionFrontline

⚔️ First Battle of El Alamein Begins

First Battle of El Alamein begins as Rommel begins first assault on British defences.⟶
First Battle of El Alamein Begins (1942)
North Africa CampaignEl AlameinBritish ArmyAfrika KorpsTank WarfareMilitary CampaignDesert WarBattle

🏜️ Auchinleck's Second Offensive Fails at El Alamein

A second attack by the British under Auchinleck fails against Rommel. First Battle of El Alamein may be said to be over.⟶
North AfricaEl AlameinBritish ArmyRommelDesert WarfareMilitary StalemateSecond Battle of El AlameinAfrika Korps

⏳ Stalemate at El Alamein Continues

Continuing stalemate at El Alamein between Rommel and Auchinleck.⟶
North AfricaEl AlameinMilitary StalemateRommelAuchinleckDesert WarfareAfrika Korps

🚀 Operation Supercharge Begins at El Alamein

Operation Supercharge, the Allied breakout at El Alamein, begins.⟶
Operation Supercharge Begins at El Alamein (1942)
El AlameinNorth AfricaAllied OffensiveOperation SuperchargeTank BattleRommelDesert WarMilitary Operation