The Suez Canal is located in eastern Egypt and is a major supply route. During the El Alamein battle it was the source of all the allies' food, artillery, ammo, and reinforcements, which led to major hotspots for attack from Axis forces. Australian Forces were influential in defending Egypt and the Suez Canal throughout the battle. The Australian forces primarily destroyed the German divisions, and heavily protected the Suez Canal. The Australian 9th division Australians played key roles in the elimination of German troops. They destroyed German divisions, which ultimately led to a more successful battle through more control and power of resources. This forces German leader Rommel to withdraw his troops from the battle, furthermore leading to Australians coming out victorious. The battle didn’t come without a cost, with 1259 Australian casualties leading to a decrease in troops to 9th division Australian defences. Australian forces played a significant role in protecting and influencing the course of the battle that would ultimately lead to victory for the allies in El
The Suez Canal is located in eastern Egypt and is a major supply route. During the El Alamein battle it was the source of all the allies' food, artillery, ammo, and reinforcements, which led to major hotspots for attack from Axis forces. Australian Forces were influential in defending Egypt and the Suez Canal throughout the battle. The Australian forces primarily destroyed the German divisions, and heavily protected the Suez Canal. The Australian 9th division Australians played key roles in the elimination of German troops. They destroyed German divisions, which ultimately led to a more successful battle through more control and power of resources. This forces German leader Rommel to withdraw his troops from the battle, furthermore leading to Australians coming out victorious. The battle didn’t come without a cost, with 1259 Australian casualties leading to a decrease in troops to 9th division Australian defences. Australian forces played a significant role in protecting and influencing the course of the battle that would ultimately lead to victory for the allies in El