2015 50c Australia At War Tobruk Uncirculated Coin
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The Siege of Tobruk, from April to December 1941, was a crucial World War II battle in North Africa. Australian troops, part of the 9th Division, played a central role in defending the Libyan port of Tobruk against Axis forces led by German General Erwin Rommel. Despite being heavily outnumbered and surrounded, the Australian and Allied forces held the port for eight months, earning the nickname "The Rats of Tobruk" for their resilience and tenacity. The siege was a significant morale booster for the Allies and a strategic setback for the Axis powers, contributing to the eventual Allied success in the North African Campaign.