Movies and TvShows featuring "battle-of-el-alamein" theme.

In the scorching heat of the North African desert, a young British soldier volunteers to fight against the Italian army in the pivotal Battle of El Alamein. He endures harsh conditions, minefields, and the brutality of war while questioning the meaning of heroism and the philosophy of death.

In the scorching heat of the North African desert, brave soldiers fight for survival and freedom against the formidable Afrika Corps. With tanks blazing and landmines threatening their every move, they must rely on their wit and courage to overcome the harsh conditions and achieve victory in the pivotal battle of El Alamein.

A featureless land fit only for war, as the narrator, J. L. Hodson stated in the early scenes: "If war was to be fought then let it begin here". In endless miles of rock-strewn scrub desert, where civilians hardly existed. Desert Victory tells the story of the Allied campaign to drive Germany and Italy from North Africa is analysed, with the major portion of the film examining the battles at El Alamein, including some re-enactment. Won "Best Documentary Feature" at the 16th Academy Awards in 1944.