Alamein
Britishnoun
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World War II raged on for three more years after Britain was victorious at El Alamein.
From Salon
During WW2, pipers were used by the 51st Highland Division at the start of the Battle of El Alamein in October 1942.
From BBC
Maj Shand had served in the regiment and won the Military Cross during the retreat to Dunkirk in 1940 and again at El Alamein in North Africa in 1942.
From BBC
The two discussed President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's offer to mediate the conflict during a short meeting in the coastal city of El Alamein, an initiative Burhan said he welcomed, according to an Egyptian presidency statement.
From Reuters
In brief comments from El Alamein, Burhan said he wanted to end the war, but did not mention the possibility of talks.
From Reuters
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