There were two battles of El Alamein in World War II, both fought in 1942. The Battles occurred in Egypt in and around an area named after a railway stop called El Alamein at 30°49′20.89″N 28°57′15.51″E / 30.8224694°N 28.9543083°E / 30.8224694; 28.9543083Coordinates: 30°49′20.89″N 28°57′15.51″E / 30.8224694°N 28.9543083°E / 30.8224694; 28.9543083.
- First Battle of El Alamein – 1–27 July 1942
- Second Battle of El Alamein – 23 October – 4 November 1942
In addition the Battle of Alam el Halfa (30 August - 5 September 1942), was fought between both battles and in the same location.
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