True Blue History - Craig Tibbitts – Battles of El Alamein

The Battles of El Alamein conjure images of legendary the Allied ‘Spartan General’ Field Marshal Montgomery and the Axis ‘Desert Fox’ Field Marshal Rommel. Pitting their armies against each other in fierce fighting in the Western Desert the loss for the Axis was profoundly significant. Australian War Memorial Senior Historian Craig Tibbitts discusses the battles and the role played by Australian troops in this pivotal World War 2 Allied victory.    Presenter: Adam Blum Guest: Craig Tibbitts Editor: Kyle Watkins Academic Adviser: Margaret Strike