Condensed From Wikipedia: The Tunisia Campaign, also known as the Battle of Tunisia, was a series of World War II battles that took place in Tunisia. The Axis forces had early successes but the Allies' supply and numerical superiority ultimately led to the Axis' complete defeat. Over 275,000 German and Italian troops were taken as prisoners of war.
The German-Italian force encircled Tobruk which was defended for months by a largely Australian force until it was relieved.
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At least 3,836 casualties
The Australians lost many of their men in the seige of Tobruk. The story is complicated. See the link below to read the entire story.
Tobruk
Because it showed that the blitzkrieg of the Germans could be halted, it was the first time the blitzkrieg was brought to a halt. The Australian victory greatly improved morale. It also showed that Rommel could be defeated.
Tobruk is in Libya.
Siege of Tobruk happened on 1941-11-27.
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The battle of Gazala in 1942, also known as the Battle of Tobruk.
At least 3,836 casualties
They held out the siege for 8 months until relieved.
It lasted 241 days. The battle was fought on 10 April - 27 November 1941.
The Australians lost many of their men in the seige of Tobruk. The story is complicated. See the link below to read the entire story.
El Alamein and Tobruk. Google them.
The population of Tobruk is 120,000.
at the Battle of Tobruk