Historical clue formulations

• El ___ (1942 battle site) — 2008-06-08
• With "El," British victory site of 1942 — 2008-05-07
• W.W. II battle site, with "El" — 2004-03-06
• Where Montgomery turned back Rommel — 2002-07-06
• Egyptian town of W.W. II fame — 1996-06-07