Tobruk 1941: The Desert Siege

ISBN-13: 9781032079356 / Angielski / Miękka / 2023 / 224 str.

Timothy Hall

Opis

This book, first published in 1984, examines the 1941 siege of Tobruk and the experiences of the inexperienced Australian troops facing Rommel’s successful armies. It looks at the follies as well as the bravery, and the challenges both sides faced from fighting in desert conditions.

Spis treści

1. Introduction  2. Early Victory  3. The Superb Tactician  4. Retreat and Defence  5. The Fierce Onslaught  6. Security and Prisoners  7. Holding Out  8. Under Siege  9. ‘Your Magnificent Defence…’  10. Stalemate  11. Operation Battleaxe  12. Operation Crusader

O autorze

Timothy Hall