Movie Description

Defenders of Tobruk

Defenders of Tobruk

(1941)

Overview

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.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleDefenders of Tobruk

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1941-12-31

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 00h 08m

Homepagehttps://www.britishpathe.com/asset/92324/

Production CompaniesAustralian Department of Information

Genres

  • War
  • Documentary