World War II: African Front 1942-1943 By marionagoomilaa 1942 Fighting for the Suez Canal ·German and Italian forces ·Invade Egypt (British part) ·Cut off British oil supplies (force them surrender ) Oct 23, 1942 Battle at El Alamein ·German forces led by Rommel (African Korps). ·Allied forces led by British General Montgomery won.