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How long did the siege of Tobruk last?
240 days
What is the significance of the siege of petersburg?
how should i kno
What is the battle of Tobruk?
The battle of Tobruk, located on the north coast of Africa, was a battle in world war 2 in which a contingent of Australian and British soldiers held out against a superior force led by Erwin Rommel, a great German general. Lasting over 200 days, it was the longest siege in British Empire history. The port of Tobruk was strategically very important because it allowed whoever controlled it to supply their troops much easier. If Germany had of held it, it would have opened the door for them into North Africa.
What was the point of the Tobruk war in 1940?
Tobruk changed hands several times in WW2. One of few large settlements in Libya, it was a vital port. Basically the British took it from the Italians, the Germans laid siege to it, the British tried & failed to relieve it & many (Mostly Australians) were taken prisoner there & then the British retook it from the Germans after el Alamein. It was the site of one of the largest tank battles in the war.
Where did the longest siege take place in World War 2?
this might be wrong but i believe it was the Battle of Tobruk fought by the Germans and Italians against British and Australian forces the conflict started on the 10 April 1941 and finished on November 27
What was the significance of the siege of tobruk?
that why im asking you guys because i don't know
When did Siege of Tobruk happen?
Siege of Tobruk happened on 1941-11-27.
What was the significance of the siege of Tobruk in 1941?
It was important because it included both allies and axis powers in a single battle
How do you become a member of the rats of tobruk?
you don't... you have to have been at tobruk during the siege!
How long did the siege of Tobruk last?
240 days
What weapons were used by the rats of tobruk?
The name Rats of Tobruk was given to the soldiers that took Tobruk during the Siege of Tobruk during 1941. The weapons they used were mostly bayonets and guns that were captured.
How many australians died in the rats of tobruk?
800 Australians died out of 14,000 and many more were injured in the Siege of Tobruk.
What happened to the Rats of Tobruk?
They held out the siege for 8 months until relieved.
What was the seige of tobruk?
The Siege of Tobruk was a lengthy confrontation between Axis and Allied forces in North Africa during the Western Desert Campaign of the Second World War. The siege started on 10 April 1941, when Tobruk was attacked by an Italian-German force under Lieutenant General Erwin Rommel and continued for 240 days, when it was relieved by the Eighth Army during Operation Crusader. see attached from Wikipedia This information is found there under the heading of Siege of Tobruk.
What was the role of the rats of tobruk?
The Rats of Tobruk was the name given to the Australian soldiers defending the port of Tobruk, in Libya. The soldiers dug extensive trenches and tunnels for defensive and offensive movement, leading to their nickname. They fought off a siege of the Afrika Corps for almost 8 full months.
Who won the siege of tobruk?
The Australians managed to hold out long enough to eventually join up with the advancing 8th army. In the second siege the Germans defeated the Australians within a few months
What happed in the siege of Tobruk?
The largely Australian force held the town for eight months against a German-Italian beseiging force.
