Battle of Alamein

The Battle of El Alamein, fought in North Africa in 1942 during World War II, was a crucial turning point. Allied forces, mainly from Britain and its allies, defended Egypt against the advancing German and Italian troops led by Field Marshal Rommel. After intense fighting, the Allies successfully halted the Axis advance, preventing them from gaining control of the Suez Canal and Middle Eastern oil supplies. This victory boosted Allied morale and marked the beginning of a push westward through Africa, eventually leading to the Axis defeat in the region.