Veterans mark El Alamein 70th anniversary

Jimbuna · 10-20-12, 02:45 PM

~SALUTE~

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Veterans have gathered in Egypt from around the world to mark the 70th anniversary of the Battle of El Alamein.
Ceremonies have taken place to mark the anniversary of the battle, which is considered to be one of the key turning points of the WW11

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-20014747

CCIP · 10-20-12, 03:28 PM

Some big 70th anniversaries are up and coming as well. Also 70 years ago today, the German offensive efforts at Stalingrad were entering their final stages, while in the Pacific, the battle for Henderson Field was raging and the naval battle at Santa Cruz was about to happen as well.

Oberon · 10-20-12, 03:44 PM

Montys finest hour, and a typically Monty attack, heavy initial bombardment followed by an overpowering offensive.
One has to feel for the sappers, clearing a path through the minefield for the tanks to roll through, at night (although with a nice full moon and clear sky) with shells whistling past overhead, a whole bunch of them at a time.

TarJak · 10-20-12, 03:48 PM

Read an account of the fighting at Alamein. In particular some of the fighting between the Italians and Commonwealth troops was noted for its ferocity. Salute to all who served.

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CCIP Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 8,700 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 2	Some big 70th anniversaries are up and coming as well. Also 70 years ago today, the German offensive efforts at Stalingrad were entering their final stages, while in the Pacific, the battle for Henderson Field was raging and the naval battle at Santa Cruz was about to happen as well. __________________ There are only forty people in the world and five of them are hamburgers. -Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart)

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Montys finest hour, and a typically Monty attack, heavy initial bombardment followed by an overpowering offensive. One has to feel for the sappers, clearing a path through the minefield for the tanks to roll through, at night (although with a nice full moon and clear sky) with shells whistling past overhead, a whole bunch of them at a time.

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TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Read an account of the fighting at Alamein. In particular some of the fighting between the Italians and Commonwealth troops was noted for its ferocity. Salute to all who served.