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El Alamein
Overview
A vast, open desert landscape where vehicle combat is essential. A mountainous ridge divides the map with only two narrow passes for ground vehicles.
Historical Context
The Battle of El Alamein marked a decisive turning point in the North African campaign, where General Montgomery's British Eighth Army halted the advance of Rommel's Afrika Korps.
Control Points
British Base
A large base with a main facility on a plateau and an airfield on a lower plain. The B-17 bomber is a major asset.
German Base
A compact base on the western side of the ridge. The Stuka provides potent ground-attack capability.
North Outpost
Located at the eastern base of the central ridge on a small plateau, making it defensible.
East Outpost
Due to proximity to British Base, almost always captured by British first. Strong defensive position.
South Outpost
Sits atop the central ridge, difficult to reach but easy to defend. Ideal for paratrooper drops.
Key Tactics
Aircraft Dominance
Open terrain makes bombing and strafing highly effective. The Stuka is the most potent ground-attack aircraft.
Flying Grease Monkey
Engineer pilots can land and repair their plane in the desert faster than returning to base.
Mining the Passes
The ridge passes are critical chokepoints. Mining them early can halt enemy armor.
Rearming on the Fly
Aircraft automatically rearm bombs when flying low over friendly airstrips.
Top Players on this Map
British Strategy
- 1Exploit the Advantage: Send a fast Jeep with engineers to capture and mine the North Outpost.
- 2Reinforce the North: Send spawned tanks from East Outpost to reinforce the North.
- 3Distraction at South Outpost: Use B-17 to drop paratroopers onto South Outpost.
- 4Hold Two Points: Focus on defending North and East Outposts for victory.
German Strategy
- 1Overcome the Disadvantage: Move with extreme speed. Focus on North and South Outposts.
- 2Paratrooper Tactic: Use Stuka rear seat to drop a paratrooper onto South Outpost.
- 3Concentrated Armor Assault: Move Tiger and armor through northern pass.
- 4Air and Artillery Support: Use scouts and Wespe to bombard North Outpost defenders.