FIRST BATTLE OF EL ALAMEIN, 07/05/1942
The Axis forces have reached the El Alamein line. I am sure you are aware of the news from Russia, Germany has just launched a major offensive aimed at advancing to the Volga and into the Caucasus. After El Alamein there is nothing to stop Rommel advancing to the Nile and controlling the Suez Canal, the Allies are retreating on all fronts - we will retreat no further!