Battle of El Alamein

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A decisive World War II battle in North Africa: The Battle of El Alamein refers to a major, pitched battle fought near the Egyptian railway halt of El Alamein in 1942. It resulted in a critical Allied victory, halting the advance of Axis forces into Egypt and marking a significant turning point in the North African campaign.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The Battle of El Alamein was a major turning point in the Western Desert Campaign.
    • Historians often cite the Battle of El Alamein as the beginning of the end for the Axis in Africa.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be an El Alamein": used metaphorically to describe a situation that is a decisive turning point or a hard-fought, pivotal struggle.
    • This legal case became an El Alamein for the reform movement, completely shifting public opinion.
Variants and Related Words
  • First Battle of El Alamein (n): The earlier, inconclusive battle fought in July 1942 that halted the initial Axis advance.
  • Second Battle of El Alamein (n): The subsequent, decisive battle (23 October – 11 November 1942) led by General Montgomery, which is most commonly referred to as "the Battle of El Alamein."
Synonyms
  • Alamein: A common shortened form for the battle.
  • Turning point at El Alamein: A descriptive phrase emphasizing its decisive nature.
Related Phrases
  • "The end of the beginning": A famous phrase by Winston Churchill used in reference to the Allied victory at El Alamein, suggesting it was not the end of the war, but a crucial step towards final victory.
Noun
  1. a pitched battle in World War II (1942) resulting in a decisive Allied victory by British troops under Montgomery over German troops under Rommel

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