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Defenders of Tobruk

Defenders of Tobruk

Australian newsreel about the siege of Tobruk and the role played by Aussies in its defence.

Genres

WarDocumentary

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

8 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

31 December 1941

Country

Australia

Cast

Peter Bathurst

Peter Bathurst

Narrator

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