By Easter 1941, all that stands between Afrika Korps commander Erwin Rommel and Egypt's Suez Canal is Tobruk. Australia's Gen. Leslie Morshead and his defenders are ordered to hold the Libyan port for eight weeks while the defenses of Egypt can be strengthened. The "Rats of Tobruk" are convinced that if they fail, the war against Germany will be lost.
Title | Narrow Escapes of WWII - Season 1 Episode 9 Morshead Holds Tobruk |
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Year | 2015 |
Genre | Documentary, War & Politics |
Country | United States of America |
Studio | Military Channel |
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Alternative Titles | 39-45 Missions Impossibles |
Keyword | world war ii |
First Air Date | Apr 01, 2015 |
Last Air date | Jun 07, 2015 |
Season | 1 Season |
Episode | 13 Episode |
Runtime | 60:14 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb: | 8.00/ 10 by 1.00 users |
Popularity | 4.186 |
Language | English |