2011 Famous Battles in Australian History - Tobruk 1oz Silver Proof Dollar Coin

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Description

The Battle of Tobruk was a lengthy confrontation between Axis and Allied forces in North Africa during the Western Desert Campaign of the Second World War. The siege started on 11 April 1941, when Tobruk was attacked by an Italian-German force under Lieutenant General Rommeland continued for 240 days.
The siege was only a couple of months old when the renegade Lord Haw Haw, broadcasting from Berlin, said the Allies were "caught like rats in a trap". The Allied soldiers accepted the title with alacrity and became the renowned ‘Rats of Tobruk’. The blockade continued for eight months, during which the men endured intense bombing raids, entombed in their desert fortress. However, the Allies held their ground and defied the seemingly unstoppable blitzkrieg war of the Germans.

The coin is presented in a prestigious display case and shipper that includes a specially designed Certificate of Authenticity which features photographs and a history of the campaign.

Features

General Product Features

Year:
2011
Country:
Australia
Brand/Series:
Famous Battles in Australian History

Coin Features

Issuer:
Perth Mint
Finish:
Proof
Mintage:
5000
Metal:
Silver
Metal Weight:
1oz