Defenders of Tobruk
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.
Keywords:
World war ii
Desert battle
Seige
Australian soldiers
Movie tag line: "Australian newsreel about the siege of Tobruk and the role played by Aussies in its defence."
Production companies:
Australian Department of Information
