What weapons did the Battle of El Alamein have?

The Battle of El Alamein involved a wide range of weapons, employed by the British Commonwealth and Allied forces under General Bernard Montgomery, and the German-Italian Axis forces led by General Erwin Rommel. Some of the notable weapons used in the battle include:

1. Tanks:

a) British: Matilda, Valentine, Sherman, Crusader

b) German-Italian: Panzer III, Panzer IV, Tiger I

2. Artillery:

a) British: QF 25-pounder, QF 6-pounder

b) German-Italian: 88 mm FlaK, Pak 40

3. Anti-Tank Weapons:

a) British: PIAT (Projector, Infantry, Anti-Tank)

b) German-Italian: 88 mm FlaK, Pak 38

4. Aircraft:

a) British Commonwealth and Allied: Spitfire, Hurricane, Beaufighter, Blenheim

b) Axis: Messerschmitt Bf 109, Messerschmitt Bf 110, Junkers Ju 87 (Stuka)

5. Naval Vessels:

a) British: Battleships, destroyers, submarines

b) Italian: Cruisers, destroyers, submarines

6. Explosives:

- Land mines, grenades, bombs, and booby traps were widely used by both sides.

7. Special Weapons:

- Flamethrowers, smoke generators, and incendiary devices were also part of the arsenal.

The battle featured extensive use of artillery barrages, air support, tank warfare, and strategic defensive positions known as "boxes" by the Allies. The successful application of these weapons and tactics marked a turning point in the North African Campaign and contributed to the eventual Allied victory in El Alamein.