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Event war Middle East

Battle of El Alamein

1942 CE

Montgomery's victory over Rommel's Afrika Korps in the Egyptian desert, a turning point in the North African campaign.

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Standing in 1942 CE

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Tibet Polity · South Asia 1000 CE – 1960 CE Iran Polity · Middle East Founded 1920 CE · attested to 2026 CE Egypt Polity · Middle East 3000 BCE – 2026 CE Potala Palace Landmark · South Asia 637 CE – still standing Sensō-ji Landmark · East Asia 645 CE – still standing Xochicalco Landmark · Americas 650 CE – still standing

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