2.3K views · 128 reactions | The Second Battle of El Alamein began eighty years ago today, on 23 October 1942. In this episode of IWM Stories, we explore the battle which would prove the tide of the war had truly turned in the Allies' favour. Watch in full: bit.ly/3LM4YNj | Imperial War Museum London | Facebook

The Second Battle of El Alamein has become one of the most famous of the Second World War. But how did the Allies defeat Rommel and signal the beginning of the end for the campaign in the Western Desert? Find out in this episode of IWM Stories. Watch in full: https://bit.ly/3LM4YNj | Imperial War Museum London

*ON THIS DAY* 🗓️ 23 October 1942: the 2nd Battle of El Alamein begins. This is where the American M4 Sherman makes its debut. 🔎 Find out more about Shermans: https://tankmuseum.org/tank-nuts/tank-collection/m4-sherman | The Tank Museum