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Battle of Tobruk – Summary (1941)
When: April to November 1941 (241 days)
Where: Tobruk, Libya (North Africa)
Who: Australian and Allied forces vs. German and Italian forces
Key Opponent: German commander Erwin Rommel ("The Desert Fox")
Australian Role:
Around 14,000 Australian troops formed the core of the Allied defense.
Nicknamed the "Rats of Tobruk" for living in tunnels and trenches during the siege.
🔥 What Happened:
Axis forces tried to capture Tobruk to secure a key supply port and push into Egypt and the Suez Canal.
The Australians held the port under siege for 8 months, despite being outnumbered and under constant attack.
Their defense disrupted German supply lines, delaying Rommel’s North African campaign.
✅ Outcome:
Strategic Allied victory: Tobruk stayed in Allied hands during the siege.
Boosted Allied morale and showcased Australian resilience and courage.
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When: April to November 1941 (241 days)
Where: Tobruk, Libya (North Africa)
Who: Australian and Allied forces vs. German and Italian forces
Key Opponent: German commander Erwin Rommel ("The Desert Fox")
Australian Role:
Around 14,000 Australian troops formed the core of the Allied defense.
Nicknamed the "Rats of Tobruk" for living in tunnels and trenches during the siege.
🔥 What Happened:
Axis forces tried to capture Tobruk to secure a key supply port and push into Egypt and the Suez Canal.
The Australians held the port under siege for 8 months, despite being outnumbered and under constant attack.
Their defense disrupted German supply lines, delaying Rommel’s North African campaign.
✅ Outcome:
Strategic Allied victory: Tobruk stayed in Allied hands during the siege.
Boosted Allied morale and showcased Australian resilience and courage.
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