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El Alamein: In the Line of Fire – Movie ReviewBrian King March 13, 2006 | 3 comments | Print | E-mail This movie is about the men of Italy, and their life (and suffering) in the desert of North Africa. It is a sad statement on their condition, but ultimately it rings true. There is very little politicizing or revisionism as I feared might be introduced. While many of us know the story of vast number of Italian soldiers who were bagged in World War II by the allies, this movie does a fine job of showing that these soldiers were as valiant and honorable as any other nation, despite often being set up to fail. The final shot showing the memorial for those men is a poignant ending to the film. As was the intention of director Enzo Monteleone, these men have been given a fitting treatment, and shall not be forgotten. DVD particulars: The DVD is in Italian 5.1, with English subtitles. The film quality is pretty good, save some of the night shots which are a bit grainy. There is a very short "making of" special feature, and some TV promos for the movie. Overall though, the DVD content is quite lacking. I would have loved to have seen some historical pieces added to the disc to further educate the viewer on the Itialian army, El Alamein, and the war in North Africa. Last Word: This movie is not a big budget war or action film, but is worth a look if you want to see an Italian perspective of the men who fought in the North African theater of World War II. Discuss this film on the Armchair General forums. Pages: 1 2Help Armchair General by bookmarking to
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3 Comments to “El Alamein: In the Line of Fire – Movie Review”
The British 25 lbr. had an 88mm calibre, and as the Italians used the metric system, they wuld typically refer to this standard British field gun as an “88″ — without reference to the German 88mm AA gun.
By David Meyler on Aug 6, 2008 at 12:07 am
Hi everybody,
I am a seaman, chilean father of 47 years old, (21 years married, 3 sons & 1 daughter), my father used to talk to me and my brothers of the North Africa campaign and the Afrika Korps& Italian Army.
I first met “Armchair General” during a trip to South Korea (2005) and bought a magazine as a gift to my brother in law (former chilean army officer).
I have been always looking for the real facts, withouth political & commercial influence that manipulated some moviemakers.
I fully respect military life and think that defenitively it makes you a better person.
My grand parents came from Italy (all of them) and I’ve learnt hard working and family values from them & my fathers.
I just want to mention that article gets me closer to what it happened, fuel, ammunition & air support shortages against a well supplied/supported army.
But time has changed, I’ve red some years ago (50th anniversary of El Alamein battle) of the older soldiers (italian/british & others)that gathered and friendly met to render tribute to their dead comrades.
What I’m always looking for in my country and other nation’s people is “the good will”, that we ussually meet everyday but that sometimes is forgotten.
In this respect, these and all soldiers should not be forgotten, we must remember what a total war is and try our very best to avoid it. The fatal consequences to their civilian population, their relatives and families.
Kindly continue with your interesting review of human history.
By Gaudio Garlaschi Podesta on May 2, 2009 at 7:45 pm
“El Alamein” was won by the British due to the incessant and ceaseless bombardment by the R.A.F. on Axis shipping in the Mediterranean Sea, from the beleaguered Island of Malta.
Rommel and all the Italian units were denied the required supplies, especially fuel, while the British 8th Army was continually provided with men and material through, the Middle East and the Cape of South Africa.
It was the first Allied victory since 1939 and Churchill had church bells in Britain ring for the first time. Furthermore, it had become a known fact that the amount of supply of fuel for mechanized units was to become very strategic in other theater of war.
By Alexander Morana on Jun 23, 2009 at 10:07 am