Claude John Eyre Auchinleck30 August 1942
Auchinleck foresees Axis intentions and his defensive preparations help frustrate Rommel at Alam Halfa.
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Auchinleck foresees Axis intentions and his defensive preparations help frustrate Rommel at Alam Halfa.
Commands XIII Corps on the southern flank during the Battle of Alam Halfa.
Defeats Rommel's attack at Alam Halfa, protecting the approaches to Cairo and the Suez Canal.
Rommel attacks the Alam Halfa Ridge
Helps defeat Rommels attack on Alam Halfa Ridge
Rommels attack is turned back, Cairo & Alexandra are safeguarded
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