Discover and read the best of Twitter Threads about #Alamein1942

Most recents (2)

Welcome to the #watchparty #livetweet of Battlefields: El Alamein (2001).

The documentary, presented by Richard Holmes, is available on YouTube.



#Alamein1942
#SWW
#WW2
This is the "director's cut" of the #livetweet, featuring additional images and quotes.

#Alamein1942
#SWW
#WW2
Richard Holmes (1946-2011) was a British military historian and army officer.

Known to the British public for his television documentaries, he once explained, "I don't really see myself as a TV presenter. I'm a historian who likes telling stories."

#Alamein1942
#SWW
#WW2
Read 39 tweets
Welcome to the #watchparty #livetweet of Battlefields: El Alamein.

The 2001 documentary, presented by military historian Richard Holmes, is available on YouTube.



#Alamein1942
#SWW
#WW2
Richard Holmes (1946-2011) was a British military historian and army officer.

Known to the British public for his television documentaries, he once explained, "I don't really see myself as a TV presenter. I'm a historian who likes telling stories."

#Alamein1942
#SWW
#WW2
The Second Battle of El Alamein took place from 23 October - 11 November 1942.

The Allied commander was Lieutenant-General Bernard Montgomery. (IWM E 18980).

The Axis commander was Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel (BArch 101I-443-1582-32).

#Alamein1942
#SWW
#WW2
Read 25 tweets

Related hashtags

Did Thread Reader help you today?

Support us! We are indie developers!


This site is made by just two indie developers on a laptop doing marketing, support and development! Read more about the story.

Become a Premium Member ($3.00/month or $30.00/year) and get exclusive features!

Become Premium

Too expensive? Make a small donation by buying us coffee ($5) or help with server cost ($10)

Donate via Paypal Become our Patreon

Thank you for your support!