Legacy The battle and the Second Battle of El Alamein three months later remain important to some of the countries that took part. Particularly in New Zealand, this is due to the country's significant contribution to the defence of El Alamein, especially the heavy role the Māori Battalion played. Members of this battalion have been labelled war heroes since, such as commander Frederick Baker, James Henare and Eruera Te Whiti o Rongomai Love, the last of whom was killed in action.
legacy the battle and the second battle of el alamein three months later remain important to some of the countries that took part particularly in new zealand this is due to the country's significant contribution to the defence of el alamein especially the heavy role the māori battalion played members of this battalion have been labelled war heroes since such as commander frederick baker james henare and eruera te whiti o rongomai love the last of whom was killed in action