Saturday, October 27, 2012

The Desert Rats Remeber El Alamein



Veterans Of The Bloody Battle Of El Alamein Gather For Heartfelt 70th Anniversary Memorial Service -- The Daily Mail

* Evensong at Westminster Abbey in London today marked seven decades since the battle in North Africa
* The 14-day battle is hailed as the turning point in the Second World War

Veterans of the Battle of El Alamein gathered today for a special service to mark the 70th anniversary of the bloody battle.

The evensong at Westminster Abbey in London marked seven decades since the battle in North Africa - widely hailed as the turning point in the Second World War.

Around 40 British and Australian veterans, many of whom are now in their 90s, were part of a 500-strong congregation to honour those who fought in the 14-day battle.

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More News On The 70th Anniversary Of The Battle Of El Alamein

Veterans of El Alamein honour their fallen comrades -- The Telegraph
Veterans commemorate El Alamein -- The Telegraph
El Alamein: Westminster Abbey service marks anniversary -- BBC
Britain's 'Desert Rats' Celebrate El Alamein's 70th -- New York Times/Reuters
Veterans remember horror of Battle of El Alamein -- ITV News

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