13. RUWEISAT RIDGE 3. AUGUST 30, 1942

A lull follows the July battles. General Montgomery takes command of the Eighth Army. 

On the night of August 30th Rommel launches an offensive in the south of the El Alamein line that is later known as the Battle of Alam Halfa. At this time your Division is still in the north, either in reserve or on Ruweisat Ridge. Your positions are north of the main battle, however all is not quiet.

Just before the main German offensive starts the Ramcke Parachute Brigade (who are newly-arrived in the theatre) and some Italians attempt to create a diversion by attacking your positions.
