1941 Fighting in Tobruk
April 22, 2026
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1:38Now Playing1941 Fighting in Tobruk
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as posted by the channelDate: 4th December 1941
Location: Tobruk, Libya
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Tobruk Sends Out First Patrols
AFRICA: Libya: Tobruk:
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AEROPLANES GERMAN. Plane show down in desert in Tobruk area.. burns out on sand..also scoring direct hit on old truck before being shot down..attacked by A.A. etc.
ANTI-AIRCRAFT Bring down german plane in Tobruk area
MILITARY BRITISH. Tank attack supported by artillery defending Tobruk..sending out advance scout patrol..A.A. answers enemy air attack..brings down german plane..burns out on the sand
TANKS. Tank attack supported by artillery defending Tobruk
TOBRUK. Advance patrol sent out from Tobruk garrison..Germans score hit on derelict truck..A.A. in action bring down enemy plane..burns in sand.
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