Having been driven east by Axis forces in 1942, the British had established a strong defensive line at El Alamein, Egypt. ... Launched in October, the Second Battle of El Alamein saw British forces grind through the enemy defenses before shattering the Italo-German lines
The only leader charged and sentenced to death was Henry Wirz.
Im guessing so they can have fun. There isn't a real answer for this because the person that created the games is no longer alive. But i think they wanted to have fun and they liked to do it. They probably practiced for it like they do today in the Olympics they do right now.<span />
