Defenders of Tobruk
1941
8 min
Australian newsreel about the siege of Tobruk and the role played by Aussies in its defence.
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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.
Top Cast
Peter Bathurst as Narrator
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