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German and Italian forces led by General Rommel besieged Tobruk for 242 days without taking the city until they were finally driven off in 1941. Rommel came back unexpectedly in 1942 and captured Tobruk in a single day. The anti-tank ditch had been allowed to fill in, and the Australians who had earlier defended Tobruk had been sent to the Pacific to fight the Japanese; leaving Tobruk defended by inexperienced Indian and South African troops. It was a limited victory for the Axis as most of their supply convoys in the Med preferred the safer route to Triboli or Benghazi. Nevertheless, Tobruk remained in Axis hands until the British victory at Second El Alamein forced them to abandon the city.
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What country did the battle of the Tobruk occur?
Tobruk is in Libya.
What was the cause of the Battle of Tobruk?
NARNIA
How many soldiers died in the battle of the rats of Tobruk?
5
What battle ended with a nazi advance in North Africa?
The battle of Gazala in 1942, also known as the Battle of Tobruk.
How many people died in the battle of tobruk?
At least 3,836 casualties
How long did the battle of tobruk go for?
It lasted 241 days. The battle was fought on 10 April - 27 November 1941.
Why is the battle of tobruk in world war 2 so significant to australians?
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.
What are two battle fought in Africa during World War 2?
El Alamein and Tobruk. Google them.
What is the population of Tobruk?
The population of Tobruk is 120,000.
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
To what extent did the Czechoslovak Legions participate in combat in the Middle East during World War 2?
at the Battle of Tobruk
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.
