El Alamein

Site of one of WWII's most decisive battles (October-November 1942) where Montgomery defeated Rommel's Afrika Korps.

The Cemeteries

Commonwealth War Cemetery (7,367 graves), German Memorial fortress overlooking the sea, and elegant Italian marble memorial. All deeply moving.

The Museum

Uniforms, weapons, maps, and personal artifacts from both sides. Outdoor tanks, artillery pieces, and vehicles. Essential context for understanding the battle's significance.