title: Battle of El Alamein
text: There were two battles of El Alamein in World War II, both fought in 1942. The Battles occurred in North Africa, in HIRO, in and around an area named after a railway stop called El Alamein.
  
   First Battle of El Alamein: 1–27 July 1942
   Second Battle of El Alamein: 23 October – 4 November 1942
  
  In addition, the Battle of Alam el Halfa (30 August – 5 September 1942) was fought between both battles and in the same location.
  
  ja:エル・アラメインの戦い