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Tobruk
- Narrated by: Humphrey Bower
- Length: 23 hrs and 22 mins
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Publisher's Summary
In the early days of April 1941, the 14,000 Australian forces garrisoned in the Libyan town of Tobruk were told to expect reinforcements and supplies within eight weeks... Eight months later these heroic, gallant, determined 'Rats of Tobruk' were rescued by the British Navy having held the fort against the might of Rommel's never-before defeated Afrika Corps. Like Gallipoli and Kokoda, the siege of Tobruk is an iconic battle in Australia's military history. Under ceaseless attack from Rommel's men, the Australian defence held strong.
In Tobruk, Peter FitzSimons relates the personal histories and stories not only of the men who defended the garrison against the German onslaught but of the Desert Fox, Erwin Rommel, and the powers back in both Berlin and Britain.
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- Ben
- 12-11-2016
amazing
amazing heroic story delivered in an edge of the seat manner. as always peter fitzsimmons presents an extremely well researched story which every aussie should be aware of
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- Jessica Sewell
- 28-11-2020
Great book!
This book was great! Really well written and the narrator was excellent in really conveying the story. It was moving, at times sad, and with occasional hilarious anecdotes from the men who were there!
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- luke
- 19-12-2016
Great read
Great book great narration good history and some fantastic study done for the work in this book
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- paul fanthorpe
- 06-01-2023
Classic Peter fitzsimons
Yet again I thought I knew lots about this and then discovered a whole lot more and brought to life with Peter’s great writing.
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- Daniel
- 15-06-2023
Very detailed history scoop of Tobruk siege
Why did it have to finish.
War history helps me see into the lives of those that had to endure it's horrors.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-02-2024
Brilliant
Great book, makes you proud of the oldies. Greatest example of what an Australian should strive for
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- Reader
- 23-12-2018
Moving.
Ought to be a curriculum book in Australian secondary schools. A historically important, accessible and respectful book.
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- Mitchell
- 01-06-2017
Tobruk
Brilliant. Very well written. Very good narrator, really captures the spirit of the story. 10/10
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- Tim
- 03-05-2016
Such an amazing true story of great heroism.
Well presented and riveting storyline. Be prepared for great tragedy and some course language which goes with the territory.
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- Geordie
- 21-02-2017
high quality ,very tougher inclusive of many sides
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