Defenders of Tobruk

Defenders of Tobruk

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


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0h 08m 1941 HD

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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