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Why is the battle of tobruk in world war 2 so significant to australians?
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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.
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What major battle of World War 2 was fought in the desert during the fall of 1942 between the British and German forces?
Tobruk
Did the Australians fight in Europe in World War 2?
The Australians were certanily involved in the North Africa campaign. Notably at Tobruk: By the time the Allies arrive in Italy Japan had joined the war and most Australians were involved in the far east, in New Guinea for example. Certainly the New Zealanders were in Crete, Australians I cannot say. Answer Large numbers of Australians fought in the Greek campaign, and later on Crete (where Allied forces initially evacuated to).
How many Australians fought in the battle of Somme during World War 1?
twelve
Why was the battle at pearl harbor significant?
the battle was the start of world war 2
Where did the Rats of Tobruk fight?
They were dubbed the Rats of Tobruk, encouraged by the enemy to come out of their holes waving white flags of surrender. But for 242 days, between April and December 1941, thousands of Australian soldiers refused to concede the Libyan Port of Tobruk. (From the ABC website)Answer">AnswerThe Rats of Tobruk was the name given to the Australian soldiers of the garrison who held the Libyan port of Tobruk against the Africa Corps, during the Siege of Tobruk in World War II. The siege starts on 10 April 1941 and was finally relieved at the end of November.The origins of the name likely came from The Nazi German radio, German Calling when they referred to the soldiers as "poor desert rats of Tobruk." This was mostly due to two factors:1. The Australian tendered to counterattack to gather equipment as soon as the enemy was routed;2. The defenders dug extensive tunnel networks and shelters to supplement their trenches - and weren't afraid to use them when bombarded.The Australians gave themselves the nickname 'the Rats of Tobruk' after Radio Berlin described the Australians as 'caught like rats in a trap'.The old warships that helped the Rats of Tobruk with supplies and evacuation of the wounded were insulted by Radio Berlin, being called a 'pile of scrap iron'. The Australians therefore called them 'The Scrap Iron Flotilla'.In typically Australian dry wit, Australians reclaimed the name as a badge of pride, even going so far as to strike their own unofficial medal bearing the likeness of a rat. The metal used to make the medals came from a German bomber the Rats had shot down with captured German guns.The conviction of the 'Diggers' even won them the respect of the Nazis. Major Ballerstedt, C.O. 2nd Battalion, 115th Motorized Infantry Regiment, wrote to his superiors:"The Australian, who are the men our troops have had opposite them so far, are extraordinarily tough fighters. The German is more active in the attack, but the enemy stakes his life in the defence and fights to the last with extreme cunning."The thoughts were echoed by a captured German officer struggling to explain how he found himself a prisoner of war:"I cannot understand you Australians. In Poland, France and Belgium once the tanks got through the soldiers took it for granted they were beaten. But you are like demons. The tanks break through and your infantry keeps fighting."The fighting style of the Australians made it very difficult for co-ordinated attacks by the Germans to integrate effectively. The Australians just weren't behaving as expected, and they took little time in noticing how this was confusing their enemy. (From convictcreations and wikipedia)
What does the word Tobruk mean?
Tobruk is a city in Libya. It was significant in the North African campaign of the second World War and also in the 2011 Libyan civil war.
What are two battle fought in Africa during World War 2?
El Alamein and Tobruk. Google them.
To what extent did the Czechoslovak Legions participate in combat in the Middle East during World War 2?
at the Battle of Tobruk
What major battle of World War 2 was fought in the desert during the fall of 1942 between the British and German forces?
Tobruk
A World War 2 soldier who fought in Tobruk is?
A world war 2 Soldier who Fought at Tobruk is Called a Rat
Why is World War 2 significant to Australians?
Because many Aussies fought and died in it.
Tobruk in World War 2?
The participation of Tobruk in World War 2 is a long story. I have attached a link for you to read the story.
Did the Australians fight in Europe in World War 2?
The Australians were certanily involved in the North Africa campaign. Notably at Tobruk: By the time the Allies arrive in Italy Japan had joined the war and most Australians were involved in the far east, in New Guinea for example. Certainly the New Zealanders were in Crete, Australians I cannot say. Answer Large numbers of Australians fought in the Greek campaign, and later on Crete (where Allied forces initially evacuated to).
How many Australians fought in the battle of Somme during World War 1?
twelve
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.
Why was the battle at pearl harbor significant?
the battle was the start of world war 2
What was the first US battle of World War 2?
It was the battle of Pearl Harbour. Even though it was unexpected it was a battle. Like the Battle of Darwin... Except we got hit harder, more bombs, more planes and we had less defence because we were helping the brits in Tobruk and El-Alemaine.
