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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.
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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.
How do you become a member of the rats of tobruk?
you don't... you have to have been at tobruk during the siege!
What was the cause of the Battle of Tobruk?
NARNIA
What factors lead to the tobruk war?
Tobruk is seaport in Libya that was fought over between the Allies (Britain & Commonwealth-including Australian troops) and the Axis (Germany & Italy) during the Second World War. The Italians, later supported by the Germans, attempted to seize Egypt, using forces in its colony of Libya. The Italians were repulsed by British Commonwealth forces, and forced back into Libya. The British seized Tobruk, held out in Tobruk in one enemy (Gen. Rommel) offensive, then later lost Tobruk during the second enemy (Gen. Rommel) offensive. By late 1942, the Axis were in retreat from Libya, and the British would retake Tobruk again.
When was the seige of Vicksburg?
It happened in 1963!
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 does a desert rat tattoo mean?
Possibly "The year of the Rat" from the Chinese calendar.
What is the population of Tobruk?
The population of Tobruk is 120,000.
What country did the battle of the Tobruk occur?
Tobruk is in Libya.
What is the syllable of seige?
seige
When was Heroes of Tobruk created?
Heroes of Tobruk was created in 2008.
What is the ISBN of Heroes of Tobruk?
The ISBN of Heroes of Tobruk is 9781741690774.
When was Hotel Tobruk created?
Hotel Tobruk was created in 1937.
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 pages does Heroes of Tobruk have?
Heroes of Tobruk has 196 pages.
How do you become a member of the rats of tobruk?
you don't... you have to have been at tobruk during the siege!
What is the airport code for Tobruk Airport?
The airport code for Tobruk Airport is TOB.
