Defenders of Tobruk

Australian newsreel about the siege of Tobruk and the role played by Aussies in its defence.

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Australian newsreel, telling of the besieged Australian forces in Tobruk. Coverage shows dawn patrols, wrecks in Tobruk Harbour, tank patrols, anti-aircraft action against German planes, gun barrages, etc. also seen is the grave of first Australian VC (Victoria Cross) Corporal Edmondson and his mother at home holding the award.

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Language
English
  • world war ii
  • desert battle
  • seige
  • australian soldiers

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Australia

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  • United KingdomGB

    • TheatricalBritish Pathe News31 Dec 1942
  • AustraliaAU

    • TheatricalExempt from classification31 Dec 1941

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Defenders of Tobruk was released on 31 December 1941.

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