Delve into Sidi 'Abd ar Rahman in Egypt
Sidi 'Abd ar Rahman in the region of Maţrūḩ is a city in Egypt - some 162 mi or ( 261 km ) West of Cairo , the country's capital .
Current time in Sidi 'Abd ar Rahman is now 11:51 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Cairo " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Marsa Matruh, Majid Abu Zayd, Damanhur, Suez, and Cairo. While being here, make sure to check out Marsa Matruh . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Sidi 'Abd ar Rahman ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Sidi Abdel Rahman
Sidi Abdel Rahman is a small settlement in Egypt. It is most famous for its beach located 132 km west of Alexandria and some 30 km west of Al Alamin. This desert and beach area is located some 190km East of Mersa Matruh and is often a resting point on trips from Alexandria to the Siwa Oasis and to Matruh.
Located at 30.97 28.73 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Hans-Joachim Marseille
Hans-Joachim Marseille was a Luftwaffe fighter pilot and flying ace during World War II. He is noted for his aerial battles during the North African Campaign and his Bohemian lifestyle. One of the most successful fighter pilots, he was nicknamed the "Star of Africa". Marseille claimed all but seven of his "official" 158 victories against the British Commonwealth's Desert Air Force over North Africa, flying the Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighter for his entire combat career.
Located at 30.89 28.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Alamein University
Alamein University is located near Alexandria at El Alamein, Egypt.
Located at 30.84 28.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
First Battle of El Alamein
The First Battle of El Alamein (1–27 July 1942) was a battle of the Western Desert Campaign of the Second World War, fought on the northern coast of Egypt between Axis forces (Germany and Italy) of the Panzer Army Africa (Panzerarmee Afrika) commanded by Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, and Allied (specifically, British Imperial) forces (Britain, British India, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand) of the British Eighth Army commanded by General Claude Auchinleck.
Located at 30.83 28.95 (Lat./Long.); Less than 26 km away
Second Battle of El Alamein
The Second Battle of El Alamein took place over 20 days from 23 October – 11 November 1942 near the Egyptian coastal city of El Alamein, and the Allies' victory marked a major turning point in the Western Desert Campaign of the Second World War. It followed the First Battle of El Alamein, which had stalled the Axis advance into Egypt, after which, in August 1942, Lieutenant-General Bernard Montgomery had taken command of the British Eighth Army from General Claude Auchinleck.
Located at 30.83 28.95 (Lat./Long.); Less than 26 km away
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