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Defenders of Tobruk

8 min, War, Documentary, Australia

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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GenreWar, Documentary
Runtime8 min
ReleasedWed, Dec 31, 1941
CountryAustralia

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