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Ruweisat Ridge is a geographical feature in the Western Egyptian desert, midway between the Mediterranean Sea and the Qattara Depression. 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. QF 25 Pdr Mark II–History Note. Imperial War Museums, 2024
During the Second Battle of El Alamein, the 4th Indian Infantry Division was given the task of defending the feature.
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