The Fall of Tobruk 1942 | BATTLESTORM Documentary

Erwin Rommel and his Afrika Korps struck against the Fortress of Tobruk in summer 1942, smashing through the South African, British, and Indian defences in just one day as the defeated British 8th Army looked on helplessly. This is the detailed story of that battle.

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History isn’t as boring as some people think, and my goal is to get people talking about it. I also want to dispel the myths and distortions that ruin our perception of the past by asking a simple question - “But is this really the case?”. I have a 2:1 Degree in History and a passion for early 20th Century conflicts (mainly WW2). I’m therefore approaching this like I would an academic essay. Lots of sources, quotes, references and so on. Only the truth will do.