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Artillery fire at El Alamein
Explosions from Allied artillery fire light up the horizon at El Alamein, October 1942.
El Alamein - The North African Campaign
The New Zealand Division fell back to the Alamein Line, where it took part in the first Battle of El Alamein. They suffered heavy casualties at Ruweisat Ridge and El Mreir before playing an important role in the second Battle of El Alamein, and the subsequent breakthrough by Allied forces.
NZ Division helps Allies break through at El Alamein
The 2nd New Zealand Division opened the way for British armour, allowing the Allies to make a decisive breakthrough at El Alamein, Egypt, and send the Axis forces into retreat.
Artillery shells explode at El Alamein
Artillery shells explode on a ridge in the southern sector of El Alamein, September 1942.
El Alamein campaign map, 1942
El Alamein campaign map, June-October 1942
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