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The Rats of Tobruk were soldiers of the Australian-led Allied garrison that held the Libyan port of Tobruk against the Afrika Corps, during the Siege of Tobruk in World War II. The siege started on 11 April 1941 and was relieved on 10 December. [1]
15. Juni 2022 · Learn how the Australian troops earned the nickname \"Rats of Tobruk\" from a German propaganda and reclaimed it as a badge of honor. Discover their heroic role in the siege of Tobruk, a crucial port in North Africa, and their leader Lt. Gen. Morshead.
Learn about the Australian troops who defended Tobruk against the Germans and Italians in 1941. See photos, medals, records and other items from the Memorial's collection.
Learn about the 1941 battle of Tobruk, where Australian soldiers defended the port town against Italian and German forces for 240 days. See photos, videos, maps and stories of the Rats of Tobruk and their commander Leslie Morshead.
Learn about the 1941 siege of Tobruk, where Australian and British forces defended the Libyan port against German and Italian attacks. Explore the stories, photos, objects and media related to the \"Rats of Tobruk\" and the desert war.
The term “Rats of Tobruk,” a moniker applied by the Nazi propagandist broadcaster William Joyce (“Lord Haw-Haw”), referred more generally to any of the Allied troops who defended Tobruk, Libya.
Learn about the legendary Australian soldiers who defended Tobruk against Rommel's forces in World War II. Find out about the 80th anniversary exhibition, the news journal and the upcoming events in 2024.
