Ruweisat Ridge Explained

Ruweisat Ridge is a geographical feature in the Western Egyptian desert, midway between the Mediterranean Sea and the Qattara Depression.^{[1] [2]} During World War II was a prominent part of the defence line in the First and Second Battle of El Alamein. On 1 July 1942 a notable battle was fought by 11 Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, deploying newly introduced 25-pounder field guns against Rommel's forces.^[3]

During the Second Battle of El Alamein, the 4th Indian Infantry Division was given the task of defending the feature.^{[4] [5]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2020-09-28 . Forgotten Fights: Stopping Rommel at Ruweisat Ridge, July 1942 . 2023-01-21 . The National WWII Museum . en.
2. Web site: Ruweisat Ridge . 2023-01-21 . awm.gov.au . en.
3. https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30025245 QF 25 Pdr Mark II–History Note
4. Web site: 'Enemy prisoners surrendering to A Squadron. Ruweisat', 1942 . 2023-01-21 . collection.nam.ac.uk.
5. Book: Walker, R.. Alam Halfa to Alamein . . en.