The following people were key figures in the Second Battle of El Alamein:
- Bernard Law Montgomery: Montgomery was the British general who commanded the Eighth Army during the battle. He is credited with developing the plan of attack that led to the British victory.
- Erwin Rommel: Rommel was the German general who commanded the Panzer Army Afrika. He is known as the "Desert Fox" for his leadership and tactical skills in the North African campaign.
- George Patton: Patton was an American general who commanded the US II Corps during the battle. He played a key role in the breakout from El Alamein and the subsequent pursuit of the Axis forces.
- Richard McCreery: McCreery was a British general who commanded the XXX Corps during the battle. He led the main attack on the German positions at El Alamein.
- Bernard Freyberg: Freyberg was a New Zealand general who commanded the New Zealand Division during the battle. He is known for his leadership and fighting spirit, and his division played a key role in the British victory.
- Friedrich von Paulus: Paulus was a German general who commanded the German VI Corps during the battle. He was later captured at the Battle of Stalingrad.
- Wilhelm von Thoma: Thoma was a German general who commanded the German 21st Panzer Division during the battle. He is known for his leadership and tactical skills, and his division played a key role in the German defense at El Alamein.