For ten points, name this pivotal battle of the World War II African front, in which British superiority in the theater was confirmed.
The first battle at this site saw one side's successful defense led by General Auchlinchek.  The second was set up by the failure of their opponents' attack at Alam Halfa. The battle saw an assault on the prepared Devil's Garden, containing an estimated half-million antitank mines.  Operation Lightfoot failed to reach Kidney Ridge, and in fact the attack bogged down until General Montgomery launched his Supercharge attack on November 1, 1942.  With this attack, Rommel's front was pierced and he had to withdraw.  For ten points, name this pivotal battle of the World War II African front, in which British superiority in the theater was confirmed.
The first battle at this site saw one side's successful defense led by General Auchlinchek.  
{El Alamein}