El Alamein saw two of the greatest generals of the Second World War pitted against each other: Rommel and Montgomery. Through key profiles and a chapter devoted to 'the armies', this book explores what made these men inspired leaders and what led to their respective defeat and victory. Packed with fact boxes, this short introduction is the perfect way to start exploring this important battle. PIER PAOLO BATTISTELLI earned his PhD in Military History at the University of Padua.