Battle of El Alamein

The Battle of El Alamein (October 23 - November 5 1942) marked a major turning point in the Western Desert Campaign of World War II. Generally known as the “Second Battle of El Alamein,” it saw the tide turn against the Axis forces in North Africa.

Battle of El Alamein in Days of Infamy
Although news of the outside world was severely restricted, news of Lieutenant-General Bernard Montgomery’s victory at El Alamein was still able to reach the residents of Hawaii. While at the community kitchen getting food, Jane Armitage over heard news of the battle. However, details were so sketchy she couldn’t make out what had happened.