Tobruk 1941

by Pier Paolo Battistelli

Book Overview

The tale of one of the longest-running sieges in British military history, and a potent symbol of resistance

The siege of Tobruk lasted 240 days during which the "gallant garrison" of Allied soldiers, primarily the Australian 9th Division, held out against constant attacks from Rommel's Afrika Korps. The battle became a potent symbol of British resistance. However, Tobruk's importance was far beyond that of a mere symbol in the war,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0752468782
• ISBN13: 9780752468785
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: Spellmount Publishers
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 4.9" x 7.8"