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Remembering 1942: The Battle of El Alamein

23 October 2002

El Alamein was one of the great battles of the Second World War, and is frequently described as a turning-point of that conflict.
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memorial historical image — Anzac Day 2001: Dawn Service commemorative address

25 April 2001
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unknown soldier — Remembrance Day 1997: commemorative address

11 November 1997
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Remembering 1942: The Battle of El Alamein

23 October 2002

Anzac Day 2001: Dawn Service commemorative address

25 April 2001

Remembrance Day 1997: commemorative address

11 November 1997

Remembrance Day 1993: commemorative address

11 November 1993

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