To commemorate 80 years since the Siege of Tobruk, the WA city of Albany’s Princess Royal Fortress is hosting a free exhibition which explores the Australian story that emerged from the 242-day long siege. The Rats of Tobruk exhibition captures the unique story of the Australian-led garrison that held the Libyan port against the Afrika Corps in …
Tobruk Sunday 11th of April, commemorates the 80th Anniversary of the start of the Siege of Tobruk. We are holding a commemorative service in the Rats of Tobruk Reserve opposite Tobruk House, 44 Victoria Avenue, Albert Park 3206 starting promptly at 2.00pm There is car parking in the area and the Number 1 (South Melbourne …
2021 Fellowship recipient Dr Nicola Fearn with Rat of Tobruk, Tom Pritchard. In the February edition of the Tobruk House News, the launch of the 80th Anniversary appeal was announced. The aim is to raise during 2021, $100,000 that will go into the ‘Rats of Tobruk Association Neuroscience Fellowship Fund’, which has become a ‘virtual’ …
Media Release 30 January 2021 The 80th anniversary of the Siege to Tobruk falls during 2021. By 10 April 1941, the German and Italian forces under the command of Lieutenant General Erwin Rommel had surrounded the Tobruk garrison which was being defended by British Commonwealth forces including more than 14,000 Australians, under the command of …