Second El Alamein: Episode 17 — Trig 29
Trig 29 was a modest piece of high ground in the northern El Alamein battlefield, but in the desert even small rises could control observation, artillery fire, and movement. This episode tells the story of the Australian capture and defense of Trig 29, where a local objective became a major test of infantry endurance, artillery support, anti-tank defense, and Axis counterattack. Listeners will learn how terrain that barely looked dramatic could shape what commanders saw, where guns fired, and how reserves moved. The fight for Trig 29 shows El Alamein at human scale: night movement, close combat, rapid consolidation, and the struggle to hold ground that forced Rommel to keep looking north. For more military history writing and books, visit MilitaryAuthor.me, and for magazines, galleries, and a massive archive of military photos and video, visit Trackpads.com.
