8th Army

The 8th Army is a distinguished field army with a storied history, most notably within the British Army during World War II. Formed in September 1941, it played a pivotal role in the North African Campaign, achieving a decisive victory at the Second Battle of El Alamein under General Bernard Montgomery. The 8th Army continued its advance through Tunisia, contributing to the Axis defeat in Africa, and subsequently participated in the invasions of Sicily and Italy. The unit became renowned for its multinational composition and its contributions to Allied victories across multiple theaters of war.