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Tobruk Collection

"Tobruk: A Battlefield of Valor and Resilience" Tanks Near Tobruk: Witness the relentless power of armored vehicles as they roll through the sandy terrain

Background imageTobruk Collection: The Union Jack Flies Over Tobruk, 1942

The Union Jack Flies Over Tobruk, 1942. From The War Illustrated Volume 6 edited by Sir John Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd, London, 1942]

Background imageTobruk Collection: Tanks Near Tobruk

Tanks Near Tobruk
North Africa : a German tank destroys a British tank in Marmarica, during the fiercely contested battle for Tobruk, Libya

Background imageTobruk Collection: The great raid on Tobruk: When the Royal Navy, Royal Marines

The great raid on Tobruk: When the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Commandos Attacked the Port and Harbour. World War Two. Spread from The Sphere, 3rd October 1942

Background imageTobruk Collection: In the Western Desert, a bakery at work. Fresh bread for Australian troops at Tobruk is

In the Western Desert, a bakery at work. Fresh bread for Australian troops at Tobruk is baked in these " Aldershot" ovens in the field

Background imageTobruk Collection: A British solder having a bath. Tobruk. Libya. The Siege of Tobruk lasted

A British solder having a bath. Tobruk. Libya. The Siege of Tobruk lasted for 241 days in 1941, after Axis forces advanced through Cyrenaica from El Agheila in Operation Sonnenblume against Allied

Background imageTobruk Collection: Tobruk, Libya, after its capture by Australian troops, World War II, 22 January 1941 (b / w photo)

Tobruk, Libya, after its capture by Australian troops, World War II, 22 January 1941 (b / w photo)
6015288 Tobruk, Libya, after its capture by Australian troops, World War II, 22 January 1941 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tobruk, Libya)

Background imageTobruk Collection: Everyday scenes around Tobruk (colour litho)

Everyday scenes around Tobruk (colour litho)
2778575 Everyday scenes around Tobruk (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Everyday scenes around Tobruk)

Background imageTobruk Collection: During an assault on a fort in front of Tobruk, one of our infantrymen, to better strike

During an assault on a fort in front of Tobruk, one of our infantrymen, to better strike... (colour litho)
2778569 During an assault on a fort in front of Tobruk, one of our infantrymen, to better strike... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageTobruk Collection: Heroic patrols around Tobruk (colour litho)

Heroic patrols around Tobruk (colour litho)
2778564 Heroic patrols around Tobruk (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heroic patrols around Tobruk)

Background imageTobruk Collection: The fight around Tobruk (colour litho)

The fight around Tobruk (colour litho)
2778559 The fight around Tobruk (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fight around Tobruk)

Background imageTobruk Collection: War trophies in the Marmarica (colour litho)

War trophies in the Marmarica (colour litho)
2778602 War trophies in the Marmarica (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: War trophies in the Marmarica)

Background imageTobruk Collection: Desert Alert (Colour Litho)

Desert Alert (Colour Litho)
2778586 Desert Alert (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alert in the desert)

Background imageTobruk Collection: British field artillery in action in Tobruk: Captain John Hay of Edinburgh giving orders

British field artillery in action in Tobruk: Captain John Hay of Edinburgh giving orders by megaphone, alongside L/Bdr Leslie Browning. Picture taken circa 1st December 1941

Background imageTobruk Collection: The Fall of Tobruk. Libya. Italian women being evacuated from Tobruk

The Fall of Tobruk. Libya. Italian women being evacuated from Tobruk. The Siege of Tobruk lasted for 241 days in 1941, after Axis forces advanced through Cyrenaica from El Agheila in Operation

Background imageTobruk Collection: Junkers Ju 88 D-1 / Trop FE-1598

Junkers Ju 88 D-1 / Trop FE-1598
(ex Royal Romanian Air Force) - Junkers Ju 88 D-1/Trop FE-1598 (Werk Nr. 430650 / HK959 / Baksheesh ), in outdoor storage / display at the National Museum of the United States Air Force

Background imageTobruk Collection: German Mausoleum, Tobruk, Libya

German Mausoleum, Tobruk, Libya

Background imageTobruk Collection: Matildas Waltzing on the Desert Floor, 1942

Matildas Waltzing on the Desert Floor, 1942. Matilda tanks in the Tobruk area during World War II. From The War Illustrated Volume 5 edited by Sir John Hammerton

Background imageTobruk Collection: Italo Balbo (1896-1940) Italian Fascist, Blackshirt leader. Secretary of State for Air

Italo Balbo (1896-1940) Italian Fascist, Blackshirt leader. Secretary of State for Air, 1926, Governor of Libya 1933. In World War II on 28 June 1940, landing on Italian airfield at Tobruk

Background imageTobruk Collection: Artillery at Tobruk

Artillery at Tobruk
North Africa : Rommels artillery bombards Tobruk, Libya, recognised as a key element in the strategy of the North African campaign Date: 1941

Background imageTobruk Collection: Street scene in Berlin, Germany

Street scene in Berlin, Germany, at the end of the Second World War, with soldiers and children. A sign reads: This Axis has been laid from El Alamein to Berlin via Africa, Italy, France, Belgium

Background imageTobruk Collection: WWII: LIBYA, c1941. British or South African soldiers outside of a bunker in the

WWII: LIBYA, c1941. British or South African soldiers outside of a bunker in the desert near Tobruk, Libya. Photograph, c1941

Background imageTobruk Collection: WWII: LIYBA, 1941. A British soldier surveying a damaged Catholic church in Tobruk, Libya

WWII: LIYBA, 1941. A British soldier surveying a damaged Catholic church in Tobruk, Libya. Photograph, 1941

Background imageTobruk Collection: WWII: LIBYA, c1941. British anti-aircraft guns in the desert near Tobruk, Libya

WWII: LIBYA, c1941. British anti-aircraft guns in the desert near Tobruk, Libya. Photograph, c1941

Background imageTobruk Collection: WORLD WAR II: LIBYA, c1942. Signposts printed in German and Italian point to former

WORLD WAR II: LIBYA, c1942. Signposts printed in German and Italian point to former Axis offices at a street corner in Tobruk, Libya. Photograph, c1942

Background imageTobruk Collection: The Queen visiting a cemetery in Tobruk

The Queen visiting a cemetery in Tobruk
During the Royal Tour, the Queen and Prince Philip visit second world war graves in Tobruk, Libya. 1954

Background imageTobruk Collection: Italians at Tobruk

Italians at Tobruk
North Africa : in Libya, the British attempt to defend Tobruk against Italian air attacks


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"Tobruk: A Battlefield of Valor and Resilience" Tanks Near Tobruk: Witness the relentless power of armored vehicles as they roll through the sandy terrain, ready to engage in a fierce battle for control. The great raid on Tobruk: When the Royal Navy and Royal Marines joined forces, their audacious attack shook the enemy's stronghold, marking a pivotal moment in history. In the Western Desert, a bakery at work. Fresh bread for Australian troops at Tobruk is served with love amidst chaos, providing sustenance and comfort during trying times. A British soldier having a bath. In Tobruk, Libya, even amidst war's turmoil, moments of respite are cherished as soldiers find solace in simple pleasures. The Siege lasted. . Endurance was tested as brave defenders held their ground against overwhelming odds, showcasing unwavering determination. Eleven Prodi Carabinieri (Colour Litho): These Italian soldiers stand united in their duty to protect Tobruk's borders from any threat that may arise. After the reconquest of Tobruk, Bardia and other positions on the Cyrenaic border. . The triumph over adversity shines brightly as victory is claimed over previously occupied territories. The war on the Tobruk lines is mostly nocturnal; a war of patrols and stealth tactics dominate these moonlit battles where heroes emerge under cover of darkness. Tobruk, Libya after its capture by Australian troops during World War II captures an emotional moment frozen in time - liberation from tyranny etched into every face present (b/w photo). Everyday scenes around Tobruk (colour litho): Amidst destruction lies resilience; civilians carry on with daily life despite being surrounded by conflict's chaos - hope prevails even when all seems lost. During an assault on a fort in front one our infantrymen takes aim with precision - his determination fuels him to strike down any obstacle standing between victory and defeat (colour litho). Heroic patrols around Tobruk (colour litho).