The World At War - Desert - The War In North Africa 1940 - 1943

Episode in a 26-part documentary series that presents a detailed survey of World War II. Episode 8 - "Desert - The War In North Africa 1940-1943": For the first time in 3 years the allies register a success in the war in North Africa. In the desert territory between Alexandria in Egypt and Benghazi in Libya battles and repeat battles are conducted in heavy heat until the forces of Montgomery defeat the Africa Corps of Rommel in El Alamein. The Germans are expelled from North Africa and the path to the soft underbelly of Europe, Italy, seems clear. Includes archival films and testimonies. Narration by the British actor Laurence Olivier.