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.
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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.
British forces based on four Australian brigades with British army support; and German-Italian force.
Tobruk
Tobruk is in Libya.
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The battle of Gazala in 1942, also known as the Battle of Tobruk.
At least 3,836 casualties
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.
It was important because it included both allies and axis powers in a single battle
at 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.