When did the battle take place?
The Battle for Tobruk commenced on April 11th 1941 for the German Army wanted to seize Tobruk for its strategic location in the war.
Why was this an important destination/ Why was Australia involved?
Australia was Involved to not let the Germans take control of Tobruk, Tobruk was a vital destination because of it’s harbour.
Which countries were involved?
The countries that were involved in the battle for Tobruk were the allies Australia, Britain and India who fought against obviously the enemies of the battle Germany.
What weapons were involved?
The weaponry that was used in the Battle of Tobruk were the British Tanks, Guns, Anti-Tank guns, Anti-Aircraft guns supplied by Britain and also captured Italian Guns.
What were the conditions/environment like?
The conditions/environment in Torbuk were very harsh, hot and dry making it a living hell for all the soldiers on the field and making them worn out and tired.
What was the food like?
The food in Tobruk were dry baked foods like bread and jipatti's for these would stay how they are and not go off and did not have to be cooled.
Why were they called the 'Rats of Tobruk'?
They were called this by the British traitor lord Horhor on the radio Lord Horhor said: ‘self-supporting prisoners caught in a trap like a rat, The Rats of Tobruk’. The soldiers liked this name and it brought pride to themselves.
A brief summary of what happened.
German General Ramol was determined to seize Tobruk for its strategic location and he expected no resistance but he doubted the Australians or who to become called ‘The Rats of Tobruk’ who repelled the Germans attacks after 240 days of battling.
Significance to Australia- Morant was exceuted at the age of 37
- Morant was a ranked lieutenant
- Trial was unfair with an un trial execution
The Battle for Tobruk commenced on April 11th 1941 for the German Army wanted to seize Tobruk for its strategic location in the war.
Why was this an important destination/ Why was Australia involved?
Australia was Involved to not let the Germans take control of Tobruk, Tobruk was a vital destination because of it’s harbour.
Which countries were involved?
The countries that were involved in the battle for Tobruk were the allies Australia, Britain and India who fought against obviously the enemies of the battle Germany.
What weapons were involved?
The weaponry that was used in the Battle of Tobruk were the British Tanks, Guns, Anti-Tank guns, Anti-Aircraft guns supplied by Britain and also captured Italian Guns.
What were the conditions/environment like?
The conditions/environment in Torbuk were very harsh, hot and dry making it a living hell for all the soldiers on the field and making them worn out and tired.
What was the food like?
The food in Tobruk were dry baked foods like bread and jipatti's for these would stay how they are and not go off and did not have to be cooled.
Why were they called the 'Rats of Tobruk'?
They were called this by the British traitor lord Horhor on the radio Lord Horhor said: ‘self-supporting prisoners caught in a trap like a rat, The Rats of Tobruk’. The soldiers liked this name and it brought pride to themselves.
A brief summary of what happened.
German General Ramol was determined to seize Tobruk for its strategic location and he expected no resistance but he doubted the Australians or who to become called ‘The Rats of Tobruk’ who repelled the Germans attacks after 240 days of battling.
Significance to Australia- Morant was exceuted at the age of 37
- Morant was a ranked lieutenant
- Trial was unfair with an un trial execution