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Camberwell RSL Sub-BranchWW2 and WW1 insignia from Czechoslovak Lieutenant uniform KIA at The Siege of Tobruk, Siege of Tobruk KIA
... WW2 and WW1 insignia from Czechoslovak Lieutenant uniform KIA at The Siege of Tobruk....Siege of Tobruk KIA...Medal set and insignia from the uniform of a Czech Lieutenant who served with the British Army at the Siege of Tobruk....Medal set and insignia from the uniform of a Czech Lieutenant who served with the British Army at the Siege of Tobruk. Siege of Tobruk KIA WW2 and WW1 insignia from Czechoslovak Lieutenant uniform KIA at The Siege of Tobruk. ...Medal set and insignia from the uniform of a Czech Lieutenant who served with the British Army at the Siege of Tobruk.His medal ribbons show that he served during the First World war and was awarded the French Croix de Guerre. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - Article on Colin Odium and the Siege of Tobruk, Sat Nov 06 2021
... Article on Colin Odium and the Siege of Tobruk......siege of tobruk...The Libyan town of Tobruk became the scene of a desperate siege for control because of its port, which the allies had to hold if it had any chance of disrupting German supply lines across North Africa in 1941. ...Bendigo Advertiser two-page story entitled 'Diaries from Hell' - one soldier's diaries from the Siege of Tobruk tell a tale of the horrors of war, as we look ahead to Remembrance Day on November 11....Newspaper Article on Colin Odium and the Siege of Tobruk ...In May 1941, a Bendigo soldier, Peter Odium, came across dead bodies being whipped by a Sahara sandstorm. The Libyan town of Tobruk became the scene of a desperate siege for control because of its port, which the allies had to hold if it had any chance of disrupting German supply lines across North Africa in 1941. Bendigo Advertiser two-page story entitled 'Diaries from Hell' - one soldier's diaries from the Siege of Tobruk tell a tale of the horrors of war, as we look ahead to Remembrance Day on November 11.bendigo, colin odium, siege of tobruk -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook, The Rats Remain; the Siege of Tobruk, 1941. By J S Cumpston, 1941_
... The Rats Remain; the Siege of Tobruk, 1941. By J S Cumpston...siege of tobruk...Tells the story of the Australian Army's participation in the Siege of Tobruk, 1941. World War II....The Rats Remain; the Siege of Tobruk, 1941. By J S Cumpston Book Book Grayflower Productions ...Tells the story of the Australian Army's participation in the Siege of Tobruk, 1941. World War II.An unbound proof copy of this book.256p, hard cover, unbound, illus. Possibly a proof copysiege of tobruk, 1941. world war ii, australian army. -
Bendigo Military MuseumMap - MAP, FRAMED, Siege of Tobruk, Post 1945
... Siege of Tobruk...Siege of Tobruk April - Dec 1941....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields documents-maps frame accessories tobruk Siege of Tobruk April - Dec 1941. Map & detailed description on framed information board. ...Map & detailed description on framed information board. Tan coloured wooden frame, glass front, masonite backing, coloured detailed map of Tobruk area with history of area featured on blue border around map.Siege of Tobruk April - Dec 1941.documents-maps, frame accessories, tobruk -
Lara RSL Sub BranchBook, The Rats Remain - The Siege of Tobruk 1941
... The Rats Remain - The Siege of Tobruk 1941...The Rats Remain - The Siege of Tobruk 1941 - Printed 1965...Lara RSL Sub Branch McClelland Ave Lara The Rats Remain - The Siege of Tobruk 1941 - Printed 1965 The Rats Remain - The Siege of Tobruk 1941 Book ...The Rats Remain - The Siege of Tobruk 1941 - Printed 1965 -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - MOMENTOS OF THE SIEGE OF TOBRUK, Set of photographs of Tobruk and harbour 1941
... MOMENTOS OF THE SIEGE OF TOBRUK......Siege of Tobruk 1941...An interesting aspect of the images are that the are mostly printed on German Agfa Lupex photo stock, likely left behind by the Axis forces as they retreated. 10795.11P is an image of Tobruk cemetery, during the siege. It mentions Cpl Johnson - John Leslie Johnson VX42266, and Cpl Joy - Patrick Joy VX46250, both of the 2/23rd Battalion, both from Albury, killed during the siege, and likely friends of Clyde. ...An interesting aspect of the images are that the are mostly printed on German Agfa Lupex photo stock, likely left behind by the Axis forces as they retreated. 10795.11P is an image of Tobruk cemetery, during the siege. It mentions Cpl Johnson - John Leslie Johnson VX42266, and Cpl Joy - Patrick Joy VX46250, both of the 2/23rd Battalion, both from Albury, killed during the siege, and likely friends of Clyde. 2/23rd Battalion 2/11 Transport Platoon Favell Ellis Wilson Clyde Siege of Tobruk 1941 Each photograph, with the exception of 10795.03P has description on back, which is included with the image Set of photographs of stock images of Tobruk harbour and township Set of photographs of Tobruk and harbour 1941 Photograph MOMENTOS OF THE SIEGE OF TOBRUK ...These photographs were donated by the son of Favell Ellis Wilson Clyde. Clyde was from Holbrook, near Albury, and had originally enlisted in the 2/23rd battalion AIF, “Albury's Own”. Early in 1941 Clyde was transferred to the support column of the 9th Division, taking the rank of Driver. After service in the Middle East his unit served in New Guinea and the Islands. These photographs are of stock images, falling into two main groups - low quality, retouched images of the battlefield and harbour, and high quality images of various buildings in Tobruk. An interesting aspect of the images are that the are mostly printed on German Agfa Lupex photo stock, likely left behind by the Axis forces as they retreated. 10795.11P is an image of Tobruk cemetery, during the siege. It mentions Cpl Johnson - John Leslie Johnson VX42266, and Cpl Joy - Patrick Joy VX46250, both of the 2/23rd Battalion, both from Albury, killed during the siege, and likely friends of Clyde. Set of photographs of stock images of Tobruk harbour and townshipEach photograph, with the exception of 10795.03P has description on back, which is included with the image2/23rd battalion, 2/11 transport platoon, favell ellis wilson clyde, siege of tobruk 1941 -
Bendigo Military MuseumBooklet - BOOKLET, ANNIVERSARY OF TOBRUK, Invicium Print and Beyond, "80th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SIEGE OF TOBRUK WORLD REUNION", 2021
... "80th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SIEGE OF TOBRUK WORLD REUNION"...Details on booklet front cover - "The Rats of Tobruk/ Descendants Assoc/ 1941 2021/ No Surrender/ presents / 80th ANNIVERSARY OF THE /SIEGE OF TOBRUK WORLD REUNION/ BRISBANE 9th - 11th APRIL 2021/ TO COMMEMORATE THE 80th ANNIVERSARY/ SIEGE OF TOBRUK/ 10th APRIL 1941 - 7th DECEMBER 1941"...Illustrated in colour, black and white and sepia photographs. "80th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SIEGE OF TOBRUK WORLD REUNION" Booklet BOOKLET, ANNIVERSARY OF TOBRUK Invicium Print and Beyond ...Details on booklet front cover - "The Rats of Tobruk/ Descendants Assoc/ 1941 2021/ No Surrender/ presents / 80th ANNIVERSARY OF THE /SIEGE OF TOBRUK WORLD REUNION/ BRISBANE 9th - 11th APRIL 2021/ TO COMMEMORATE THE 80th ANNIVERSARY/ SIEGE OF TOBRUK/ 10th APRIL 1941 - 7th DECEMBER 1941"Soft cover booklet Cover - cardboard, Black print on front and back. Illustrated front in colour "The Rats of Tobruk Descendants Assoc.", logo. Back in colour, various sponsor logos. 43 pages - cut, plain, white paper. Illustrated in colour, black and white and sepia photographs.booklet, rats of tobruk association anniversary -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchPoster - Framed Poster, Siege of Tobruk, 1980
... Siege of Tobruk...Poster displays cartography and history of the Siege of Tobruk April to December 1941 Edition Poster ( No. 0768 )was produced for the World Reunion of the Rats of Tobruk Association held in Melbourne 1980...Black plastic frame containing poster of Map in centre with circles in each corner with images of soldiers and a symbol in lower right corner. Siege of Tobruk Poster Framed Poster Wangaratta Picture Framers ...Poster displays cartography and history of the Siege of Tobruk April to December 1941 Edition Poster ( No. 0768 )was produced for the World Reunion of the Rats of Tobruk Association held in Melbourne 1980Commemorates the Battle of TobrukBlack plastic frame containing poster of Map in centre with circles in each corner with images of soldiers and a symbol in lower right corner.Biographies of: Major General Leslie J Morshead - Tobruk Fortress Commander and Lieut General Erwin Rommel - Commander, German Afrika Korps. Map of Battle Zone. Lithographic of Corporal J.H.Edmonson VC - 2/17 Battalion.tobruk, 1941 -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.Picture - "Siege of Tobruk AIF April-Dec 1941"
... Picture - "Siege of Tobruk AIF April-Dec 1941"...General Sir Leslie Morshead Picture - "Siege of Tobruk AIF April-Dec 1941" ...Colour Patches & Lieut. General Sir Leslie Morsheadphoto/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.Glasses x 2 - "1971 30th Anniversary Siege of Tobruk"
... Glasses x 2 - "1971 30th Anniversary Siege of Tobruk"...Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc. 330 Heinz Lane Invermay Park goldfields souvenirs ballarat rsl ballarat Glasses x 2 - "1971 30th Anniversary Siege of Tobruk" ...souvenirs, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.Picture - "Siege of Tobruk, April-Dec 1941"
... Picture - "Siege of Tobruk, April-Dec 1941"...Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc. 330 Heinz Lane Invermay Park goldfields photo/pictures ballarat rsl ballarat Cartography by James Emery; History by Chester Wilmot Picture - "Siege of Tobruk, April-Dec 1941" ...Cartography by James Emery; History by Chester Wilmotphoto/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Bendigo Military MuseumPoster - POSTER, TOBRUK, James Emery, "SIEGE OF TOBRUK, APRIL - DEC. 1944
... "SIEGE OF TOBRUK, APRIL - DEC. 1944....Laminated with clear plastic. "SIEGE OF TOBRUK, APRIL - DEC. 1944. Poster POSTER, TOBRUK James Emery Chester Wilmot ...Items in collection relating to "Ron BOLLARD" VX 14150, refer Cat No 5919P for his service details.1,2,3. Posters - heavy paper, red, black and blue print on pale blue background. Illustrated, coloured map of Tobruk, three small portraits of military personnel and "HQ SYMBOL OF THE NINTH AUST. DIVISION" in 4 corners. Information and history, documented on the poster. 1. Framed poster - timber, black painted with cardboard backing. 2,3. Laminated with clear plastic.framed accessories, military history -
Kyneton RSL Sub BranchMedal, Commemorative medal Tobruk, 1991
... The Siege of Tobruk Medal was originally available to Australian, New Zealand, British, Indian and Polish troops who saw action during the Siege of Tobruk, between April and December 1941. ...Surround. Siege of Tobruk. 1941 - 1991 50th Anniversary 1941 - 1991...Kyneton RSL Sub Branch 37 - 39 Mollison Street Kyneton daylesford-and-the-macedon-ranges The Siege of Tobruk Medal was originally available to Australian, New Zealand, British, Indian and Polish troops who saw action during the Siege of Tobruk, between April and December 1941. ...The Siege of Tobruk Medal was originally available to Australian, New Zealand, British, Indian and Polish troops who saw action during the Siege of Tobruk, between April and December 1941. The medal was commissioned and issued by the Rats of Tobruk Association in 1977. The medal was available to 18 BDE, 24 BDE, 26 BDE, 2/1 PIONEER's and other miscellaneous units. Some RAAF, Free French Air Force and Canadian personnel attached to the Royal Navy were included.This is not an official medal. Commemorative medal issued on the 50th Anniversary of the Siege of Tobruk, in clear plastic presentation case. Surround. Siege of Tobruk. 1941 - 1991 50th Anniversary 1941 - 1991tobruk, rats of tobruk -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - COLOUR PATCH CHART FRAMED, Rats of Tobruk Association, Post 1945
... Information board showing colour patches & units that were in the Siege of Tobruk. There is a print portrait of LT GEN SIR LESLIE MORSHEAD at bottom left. ...Siege of Tobruk AIF April - Dec 1941....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Colour patches Tobruk WW2 Siege of Tobruk AIF April - Dec 1941. Information board showing colour patches & units that were in the Siege of Tobruk. ...Information board showing colour patches & units that were in the Siege of Tobruk. There is a print portrait of LT GEN SIR LESLIE MORSHEAD at bottom left. Top centre shows Rising Sun badge surrounded by Union Jack & Australian flag. There is a Rats of Tobruk Association badge on left side.Siege of Tobruk AIF April - Dec 1941.colour patches, tobruk ww2 -
Bendigo Military MuseumSouvenir - KEY RING, Circa 1971
... Anniversary Key Ring for 30th Anniversary of Siege of Tobruk 1941. Relates to "Douglas Niven Dean"....On back "30th Anniversary Siege of Tobruk, Perth WA 1971"....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Anniversary Key Ring for 30th Anniversary of Siege of Tobruk 1941. Relates to "Douglas Niven Dean". ...Anniversary Key Ring for 30th Anniversary of Siege of Tobruk 1941. Relates to "Douglas Niven Dean".Silver ring and chain key ring attached to corner of two part plastic cube. Inside cube is a white round cardboard label with inscription on one side and the emblem of the Rats of Tobruk Association on other side.On back "30th Anniversary Siege of Tobruk, Perth WA 1971".rats of tobruk, 30th anniversary, key ring, souvenir, douglas niven dean -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Postcard - WES HARRY COLLECTION: TOBRUK HARBOUR
... ...Siege of Tobruk...Photograph of a Diorama at the Australian War memorial, depicting the siege at Tobruk Harbour, 1941. This famous siege led to the first German defeat on land and successfully thwarted Rommel at his attempt at Egyptian conquest. ...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields POSTCARD Photograph world war two Siege of Tobruk World war Two Uwe Steinward Photograph of a Diorama at the Australian War memorial, depicting the siege at Tobruk Harbour, 1941. ...Photograph of a Diorama at the Australian War memorial, depicting the siege at Tobruk Harbour, 1941. This famous siege led to the first German defeat on land and successfully thwarted Rommel at his attempt at Egyptian conquest. Photographed by Uwe Steinward.postcard, photograph, world war two, siege of tobruk, world war two, uwe steinward -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchArticle - Framed Tribute, Rats of Tobruk
... ...siege of tobruk...Short overview on the Rats of Tobruk and members of the 9th Division known as the Glorious Ninth who served during the siege of Tobruk during WW2...Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Short overview on the Rats of Tobruk and members of the 9th Division known as the Glorious Ninth who served during the siege of Tobruk during WW2 rats of tobruk 9th division siege of tobruk Rats of Tobruk Lest We Forget Black timber frame containing white paper with black type. ...Short overview on the Rats of Tobruk and members of the 9th Division known as the Glorious Ninth who served during the siege of Tobruk during WW2Black timber frame containing white paper with black type.Rats of Tobruk Lest We Forget rats of tobruk, 9th division, siege of tobruk -
Wangaratta High SchoolANZAC day pamphlets
... White paper with 'in Flanders fields' poem printed in black ink, blue paper booklet describing the program of Wangaratta High School Anzac Day Service 1995 and a white A5 booklet with four colour photos of the siege of Tobruk memorabilia....WANGARATTA HIGH SCHOOL ANZAC DAY SERVICE WEDNESDAY 26 APRIL 1995 2016 2/24 Australian Infantry Battalion Wangaratta's own 75th anniversary of Siege of Tobruk 5 November 2016 ...Wangaratta High School 17-49 Edwards Street Wangaratta high-country WANGARATTA HIGH SCHOOL ANZAC DAY SERVICE WEDNESDAY 26 APRIL 1995 2016 2/24 Australian Infantry Battalion Wangaratta's own 75th anniversary of Siege of Tobruk 5 November 2016 White paper with 'in Flanders fields' poem printed in black ink, blue paper booklet describing the program of Wangaratta High School Anzac Day Service 1995 and a white A5 booklet with four colour photos of the siege of Tobruk memorabilia. ...White paper with 'in Flanders fields' poem printed in black ink, blue paper booklet describing the program of Wangaratta High School Anzac Day Service 1995 and a white A5 booklet with four colour photos of the siege of Tobruk memorabilia.WANGARATTA HIGH SCHOOL ANZAC DAY SERVICE WEDNESDAY 26 APRIL 1995 2016 2/24 Australian Infantry Battalion Wangaratta's own 75th anniversary of Siege of Tobruk 5 November 2016 -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchMedallion
... 50th Anniversary of siege of Tobruk...Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch 1 Mast Gully Road Upwey melbourne Medals 50th Anniversary of siege of Tobruk Medallion ...50th Anniversary of siege of Tobrukmedals -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchPoster - Framed poster, Tobruk
... Siege of Tobruk April- Dec 1941...Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Item donated by Eric Hamilton VX42389 who served with the 2/32nd Australian Infantry Battalion in the Middle East and at the battle of Tobruk which lasted 241 days in 1941. tobruk ww2 1941 Siege of Tobruk April- Dec 1941 Brown timber frame containing poster with Map in centre and circles in each corner with images of soldiers and one symbol on light blue background Tobruk Poster Framed poster ...Item donated by Eric Hamilton VX42389 who served with the 2/32nd Australian Infantry Battalion in the Middle East and at the battle of Tobruk which lasted 241 days in 1941. Brown timber frame containing poster with Map in centre and circles in each corner with images of soldiers and one symbol on light blue background Siege of Tobruk April- Dec 1941tobruk, ww2, 1941 -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchMedal - A. Warrick
... Siege of Tobruk 1941 (unmounted) A.. Warrick not offical but recognised tin....Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch 1 Mast Gully Road Upwey melbourne Medals WW2 Siege of Tobruk 1941 (unmounted) A.. Warrick not offical but recognised tin. ...Siege of Tobruk 1941 (unmounted) A.. Warrick not offical but recognised tin.medals, ww2 -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Harper Collins, Tobruk, 2006
... ...Siege of Tobruk...Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges World war 1939 – 1945 – Campaigns – North Africa Siege of Tobruk Peter FitzSimons, Australia's most beloved popular historian, focuses on one of the seminal moments in Australian history: the Battle of tobruk in 1941, in which more than 15 000 Australian troops - backed by British artillery - fought in excruciating desert heat through eight long months, against Adolf Hitler's formidable Afrika Korps. ...Peter FitzSimons, Australia's most beloved popular historian, focuses on one of the seminal moments in Australian history: the Battle of tobruk in 1941, in which more than 15 000 Australian troops - backed by British artillery - fought in excruciating desert heat through eight long months, against Adolf Hitler's formidable Afrika Korps. During the dark heart of World War II, when Hitler turned his attention to conquering North Africa, a distracted and far-fl ung Allied force could not give its all to the defence of Libya. So the job was left to the roughest, toughest bunch that could be mustered: the Australian Imperial Force. the AIF's defence of the harbour city of tobruk against the Afrika Korps' armoured division is not only the stuff of Australian legend, it is one of the great battles of all time, as against the might of General Rommel and his Panzers, the Australians relied on one factor in particular to give them the necessary strength against the enemy: mateship. Drawing on extensive source material - including diaries and letters, many never published before - this extraordinary book, written in Peter FitzSimons' highly readable style, is the definitive account of this remarkable chapter in Australia's historyIndex, bibliography, notes, ill, maps, p.580.non-fictionPeter FitzSimons, Australia's most beloved popular historian, focuses on one of the seminal moments in Australian history: the Battle of tobruk in 1941, in which more than 15 000 Australian troops - backed by British artillery - fought in excruciating desert heat through eight long months, against Adolf Hitler's formidable Afrika Korps. During the dark heart of World War II, when Hitler turned his attention to conquering North Africa, a distracted and far-fl ung Allied force could not give its all to the defence of Libya. So the job was left to the roughest, toughest bunch that could be mustered: the Australian Imperial Force. the AIF's defence of the harbour city of tobruk against the Afrika Korps' armoured division is not only the stuff of Australian legend, it is one of the great battles of all time, as against the might of General Rommel and his Panzers, the Australians relied on one factor in particular to give them the necessary strength against the enemy: mateship. Drawing on extensive source material - including diaries and letters, many never published before - this extraordinary book, written in Peter FitzSimons' highly readable style, is the definitive account of this remarkable chapter in Australia's historyworld war 1939 – 1945 – campaigns – north africa, siege of tobruk -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Angus and Robertson, We were the rats, 1945
... ...Siege of Tobruk...Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges World war 1939 – 1945 – Campaigns – North Africa Siege of Tobruk Lawson Glassop a survivor of Tobruk, reveals the personal anguish, the fear and bravery - the humaneness - of the Australian soldiers who took part in the siege, as they strove to maintain dignity amid chaos. ...Lawson Glassop a survivor of Tobruk, reveals the personal anguish, the fear and bravery - the humaneness - of the Australian soldiers who took part in the siege, as they strove to maintain dignity amid chaos. Above all, he captures their spirit of grim determination as they fought against great odds and in bloody battles.p.275.non-fictionLawson Glassop a survivor of Tobruk, reveals the personal anguish, the fear and bravery - the humaneness - of the Australian soldiers who took part in the siege, as they strove to maintain dignity amid chaos. Above all, he captures their spirit of grim determination as they fought against great odds and in bloody battles.world war 1939 – 1945 – campaigns – north africa, siege of tobruk -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Mandarin, Tobruk 1941 : the desert siege, 1989
... Tobruk 1941 : the desert siege......Siege of Tobruk...Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges World war 1939 – 1945 – Campaigns – North Africa Siege of Tobruk Timothy Hall tells the real story of Tobruk, the follies and bravery, the unexpected humaneness of both sides, the mutual respect of opposing armies locked in siege warfare and their common enemy - the North African desert. ...Timothy Hall tells the real story of Tobruk, the follies and bravery, the unexpected humaneness of both sides, the mutual respect of opposing armies locked in siege warfare and their common enemy - the North African desert.Index, bibliography, ill, maps, p.224.non-fictionTimothy Hall tells the real story of Tobruk, the follies and bravery, the unexpected humaneness of both sides, the mutual respect of opposing armies locked in siege warfare and their common enemy - the North African desert.world war 1939 – 1945 – campaigns – north africa, siege of tobruk -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Penguin, Tobruk 1941, 2009
... ...Siege of Tobruk 1941...Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges World war 1939 – 1945 – Campaigns – North Africa Siege of Tobruk 1941 March 1941. The Allied forces have suffered one brutal defeat after another. ...March 1941. The Allied forces have suffered one brutal defeat after another. For Hitler's forces the conquest of Egypt, and the rich oil fields of the Middle East, lie next on the horizon. All that stand in their way are a few Australian brigades defending a town called Tobruk. For eight months the Australian Imperial Forces defended the North African coastal fortress, battling almost unbeatable odds in the dust and the heat of the Libran desert. Under the command of General Morshead, the troops used unorthodox methods and sheer grit to withstand the superior might of General Rommel's elite 'Afrika KorpsIndex, maps, p.414.non-fictionMarch 1941. The Allied forces have suffered one brutal defeat after another. For Hitler's forces the conquest of Egypt, and the rich oil fields of the Middle East, lie next on the horizon. All that stand in their way are a few Australian brigades defending a town called Tobruk. For eight months the Australian Imperial Forces defended the North African coastal fortress, battling almost unbeatable odds in the dust and the heat of the Libran desert. Under the command of General Morshead, the troops used unorthodox methods and sheer grit to withstand the superior might of General Rommel's elite 'Afrika Korpsworld war 1939 – 1945 – campaigns – north africa, siege of tobruk 1941 -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncBook - Tobruk - The story of a Siege, Anthony Heckstall-Smith, 1959
... Tobruk - The story of a Siege...Tobruk - The story of a Siege......Siege of Tobruk...World War 11 Rats of Tobruk Tobruk Siege of Tobruk Arthur Lock The Siege of Tobruk lasted for 241 days in 1941. ...The Siege of Tobruk lasted for 241 days in 1941. Tobruk was the only harbour between Bengazi and Alexandria and became crucial in preventing Rommel's sweep to the Nile. Tobruk was captured in 1941 and became a beleagured fortress until its garrison was relieved in November 1941. Churchill and his War Cabinet had declared that "Tobruk must be held to the death". The Australians under Major General Morshead fought like tigers . Nazi propaganda radio broadcasts spoke contemptuously of the Tobruk defenders as ‘rats’. In defiance, the soldiers proudly adopted this nickname and have been known by it ever since. During the siege, they designed their own medals, in the shape of a rat, made from the scrap metal of a downed German aeroplane. Anthony Heckstalk-Smith who was himself a Flotilla Officer the "A" Lighters which provided supplies to the garrison, researched evidence from officers of all units involved - Australian, South African, German and British to write this controversial story of men in battle.non-fictionThe Siege of Tobruk lasted for 241 days in 1941. Tobruk was the only harbour between Bengazi and Alexandria and became crucial in preventing Rommel's sweep to the Nile. Tobruk was captured in 1941 and became a beleagured fortress until its garrison was relieved in November 1941. Churchill and his War Cabinet had declared that "Tobruk must be held to the death". The Australians under Major General Morshead fought like tigers . Nazi propaganda radio broadcasts spoke contemptuously of the Tobruk defenders as ‘rats’. In defiance, the soldiers proudly adopted this nickname and have been known by it ever since. During the siege, they designed their own medals, in the shape of a rat, made from the scrap metal of a downed German aeroplane. Anthony Heckstalk-Smith who was himself a Flotilla Officer the "A" Lighters which provided supplies to the garrison, researched evidence from officers of all units involved - Australian, South African, German and British to write this controversial story of men in battle.world war 11, rats of tobruk, tobruk, siege of tobruk, arthur lock -
Bendigo Military MuseumMap - MAP, FRAMED TOBRUK, Post WW2
... “Siege of Tobruk April - Decr 1941 Cartography By James Emery History By Chester Wilmot”...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Framed maps tobruk Passchendaele barracks trust “Siege of Tobruk April - Decr 1941 Cartography By James Emery History By Chester Wilmot” Wooden framed, glass fronted, green bordered, black & white map with history. ...Wooden framed, glass fronted, green bordered, black & white map with history.“Siege of Tobruk April - Decr 1941 Cartography By James Emery History By Chester Wilmot”framed, maps, tobruk, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military MuseumSouvenir - BEER GLASS 1971 30th Anniversary, Rats of Tobruk Association
... On the side is the Rats of Tobruk Association logo, under wehich are the words "1971 30th Anniversary Siege of Tobruk"....On the side is the Rats of Tobruk Association logo, under wehich are the words "1971 30th Anniversary Siege of Tobruk". Rats of Tobruk Association Souvenir BEER GLASS 1971 30th Anniversary Rats of Tobruk Association ...Dean collection, refer Cat No 4575P.Plain drinking glass - Beer. On the side is the Rats of Tobruk Association logo, under wehich are the words "1971 30th Anniversary Siege of Tobruk".ww2, rats of tobruk association, -
Wangaratta High SchoolWWII Propaganda and Photos, 1915-2016
... . - Australia's imperishable record, 2/24th Annual Reunion 2016 75th Anniversary of the siege of Tobruk .... - Australia's imperishable record, 2/24th Annual Reunion 2016 75th Anniversary of the siege of Tobruk WWII Propaganda and Photos ...A collection of WWII posters and commemorative images. - Australia's imperishable record, 2/24th Annual Reunion 2016 75th Anniversary of the siege of Tobruk -
Bendigo Military MuseumMedal - MEDALLION, ANNIVERSARY OF TOBRUK, UNIT PLAQUES & TROPHIES, 2021
... Print on box lid - white - "80th ANNIVERSARY/ SIEGE OF TOBRUK/ WORLD REUNION/ 10 APRIL 2021/ BRISBANE"...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Medals Rats of Tobruk Association Anniversary Print on box lid - white - "80th ANNIVERSARY/ SIEGE OF TOBRUK/ WORLD REUNION/ 10 APRIL 2021/ BRISBANE" Medallion in box. 1. ...Medallion in box. 1. Medallion - metal, round, gold colour with raised gold print and "THE RATS OF TOBRUK DESCENDANTS ASSOC" logo highlighted in red, yellow, white and black enamel. 2. Box - cardboard, black with black foam padding, White print on attached lid of box.Print on box lid - white - "80th ANNIVERSARY/ SIEGE OF TOBRUK/ WORLD REUNION/ 10 APRIL 2021/ BRISBANE"medals, rats of tobruk association anniversary
