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The British 8th Army under General Bernard Montgomery defeats Axis army at the Second Battle of El Alamein

Year: 1942 to 1942

Geographical Region(s): North Africa 

Category: International Relations and Warfare

Associated Nation(s): United Kingdom Germany Italy Egypt

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