tobruk Defense

Discussion in 'North Africa & the Med' started by american desert rat, May 17, 2014.

  1. american desert rat

    american desert rat New Member

    I am wondering if the main defensive line around Tobruk had any above ground pillboxes/bunkers. I have read many discussion that mention and show trenches and below ground positions. Any thoughts or references? Thank you.
    Mick
     
  2. Tom Canning

    Tom Canning WW2 Veteran WW2 Veteran

    American Desert Rat

    there were apparently NO pillbox or above ground defences for Tobruk as the defence consisted of allowing the Africa Corps

    Armour to penetrate the Infantry lines and then attack their infantry leaving the Armour exposed to the 25 pounders behind our

    Infantry - thus upsetting Rommel's Blitzkrieg - it worked until June '42..then we let go…

    Cheers
     
  3. american desert rat

    american desert rat New Member

    Thank you Tom. I assumed as much with all the reading I have done but was just curious. Would make sense.
    Mick
     
  4. Andreas

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