The Battle of El Alamein took place in North Africa, specifically in the western desert region of Egypt.
The first Battle of El Alamein in July 1942 had about 100,000 Germans against 150,000 Allies (British,Australian,New Zealand,Soouth African and Indian, ) Tjhe Germans had about 70 tanks, but of superior performance to the 150 British tanks.
This followed the first battle,two months later. Now the Allies had re-grouped east of the first battle. Gen montgomery had taken charge of the Allies and they were greatly re-inforced by over 800 tanks and over 200,000 men. Rather than fighting from a forced defence as the first battle was, here Montgomery had room to plan offensively and his tanks and artillery were amazingly successful.
The cause of both battles was to try and drive the Allies out of Africa. -The effect was just the opposite as Rommel exceeded his supply lines and was forced into retreat.
The battle was near the town from which both battles derive their name - El Alamein,Egypt .
It led to the demise of German power in Africa.
Almost 400,000 people fought in the 2 nd battle of El Alamein.
The first Battle of El Alamein was in July 1942, the 2 nd was in October and early November 1942
General Erwin Rommel and Gen Bernard Montgomery.
Because the German tanks had been decisively beaten causing too much damage to repair and they also lacked air support.
The Germans and Allies both wanted command of the Suez Canal -that was what the entire war in North Africa was about.
The two combatants were Britain's Eighth Army led by Bernard Montgomery and Germany's Afrika Corps led by Erwin Rommel.
Both battles were fought in eastern Libya and western Egypt.