Why was the Battle of El Alamein a turning point in the war? Check all that apply.
a) Allied forces were now able to push the Axis forces out of North Africa.
b) Axis forces were now able to block trade going through the Suez Canal.
c) Axis forces were now able to take control of North Africa.
d) Allied forces were now in position to invade Italy.
e) Allied forces had successfully stopped the Afrika Korps.
The correct answer is a)
The allied forces were now able to push the Axis forces out of North Africa. The battle of Alamein, 1 to 21 of July 1942, eliminated the threat to Egypt, the Suez Canal and Persian oil fields via North Africa. This battle also pretended to stop a second advance of the Axis forces into Egypt, which were dangerously 106 km far from Alexandria. The lack of supplies of the Axis forces was also a key element that helped in achieving the victory of Allied Forces.
