There has been criticism of Montgomery's leadership during the battle, especially his choice to avoid losses, which prevented the British tank formations from trying to finish off the Afrika Korps when it was strung out between the minefields and Alam Halfa.
Der har været kritik af Montgomerys ledelse under slaget, især at han valgte at undgå tab, som forhindrede de britiske kampvognsenheder i at nedkæmpe Afrika Korpset, da det lå mellem minefelterne og Alam Halfa.