battle of el alamein n a pitched battle in World War II (1942) resulting in a decisive Allied victory by British troops under Montgomery over German troops under Rommel Synonym(s) El Alamein Al Alamayn Battle of El Alamein
News & Articles battle of el alamein This day in history - July 1 In 1942, the First Battle of El Alamein in North Africa began during World War II. July 1, 2013 - Worcester Telegram & Gazette