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D SERIES - Battle of Alamein first anniversary (2nd Battle of Alamein). This programme contains commentary, dramatisations and sound effects. The story is told by the commentator with regular dramatic sequences including; men dealing with a scorpion, going "sand happy" in the desert, radio reports, military orders, General Montgomery's speech on taking over command asking for a new "atmosphere" of trust and to stand and fight, Romel's weak points and entrapment, sound effects of battle, the Alamein offensive, Montgomery's battle briefing, Field Marshall Alexander's comments, pre Battle prayer service, first night of combat, counter attacks, regrouping, operation "supercharge" British infantry with American tanks, Afrika Korps withdraws,
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1 D581.1a sa-d-00581-01-s1-pm ALAMEIN: A Battle Anniversary(Copy for 3YA
duration 26'29" part 1 of 3
2 D581.2a sa-d-00581-02-s1-pm pt 2 of 3
duration 26'29" part 1 of 3
3 D581.1b sa-d-00581-01-s2-pm pt 3 of 3