THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 2, 1942

* Battle of Alam el Halfa
* Al Alamein, Egypt
* Western Desert Campaign
* Panzer Africa vs. British Eighth Army
* Erwin Rommel vs. Bernard Montgomery

The front page has a five column headline: "U.S. FORCES OPPOSE ROMMEL" with subheads that include: "Land and Air Forces Join British Against New Axis Offensive" Coverage on beginning of the Battle of Alam el Halfa near El Alamein, Egypt.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 12 pages, a few binding holes along spine, otherwise nice.