Alam Halfa and Alamein [Series Title: Official History of New Zealand in the Second World War 1939-45]

Walker, Ronald

Published by Historical Publications Branch, Department of Internal Affairs, Wellington, New Zealand, 1967

About this Item

No signatures. Dampstain to front board. Dust-jacket with rubbing and creasing, and some small tears at corners. Dust-jacket protected in archival mylar cover. ; xiii, [1], 507, [1] pages + frontispiece + plates + maps. Red cloth boards with gilt lettering on spine. Page dimensions: 243 x 151mm. Contents: Preface; Chronology; The Opposing Armies; The Alam El Halfa Defences; The Days of Decision; Axis and Allied Raids; Patrols and Raids; Rommel's Offensive Opens; The Battle Develops; Withdrawal of the Panzer Army; Operation Beresford; Enemy Counter-Attacks; Summary of the Battle; The Uncombined Operations; Preparations for the Offensive; The Development of the Plans; The Eve of the Offensive; 30 Corps' Plans; 13 Corps' Plans; 10 Corps' Plans; Comparative Strengths; Advance by 30 Corps; The Battle is Joined; 13 Corps' Operations; Dawn, 24 October; The Break-Out Fails; Tanks Attempt Night Advance; Montgomery Changes Direction of Attack; The Fourth Day of Battle; Australians Keep the Initiative; Australians Under Counter-Attack; Operation Supercharge; The End of the 'Dog-Fight'; The Pursuit; Halfaya Pass; Appendices; Bibliography; Glossary; Index. Seller Inventory # 23572

Bibliographic Details

Title: Alam Halfa and Alamein [Series Title: ...

Publisher: Historical Publications Branch, Department of Internal Affairs, Wellington, New Zealand

Publication Date: 1967

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good-

Dust Jacket Condition: Good+

Edition: First Edition.