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SiegeofTobruk

1941–1941

In 1941, during the Siege of Tobruk, forces of Australia, the United Kingdom, India and the Czech Republic defended the port against German and Italian troops.

OUTCOME
DECISIVE VICTORY A
Era
1941–1941
SIDES
7
⚔ CONFLICT INTERSTATE WAR

SiegeofTobruk

⚔ World War II · 1939–1945 is part of this war
Libyan Arab Force Poland Czechoslovakia Australia United Kingdom India Czech Republic Poland
VS
Germany Italy Germany Italy
Start: 10.04.1941 End: 27.11.1941 Duration: 7 months 21 days Participants: 7 countries Weapons: 1 systems
Overview
Sides
Chronology
Weapons
Outcomes
01 / Overview
Siege of Tobruk
Date
1941–1941
Type
interstate war
Duration
7 months 21 days
Participants
Australia United Kingdom India Czech Republic Poland Germany +1
Weapon System
1
Outcome
decisive victory a
Parent War
World War II
02 / Sides
Belligerents 7 participants
Libyan Arab Force Poland Czechoslovakia
Australia Australia Primary United Kingdom United Kingdom Primary India India Primary Czech Republic Czech Republic Primary Poland Poland Secondary
VS
Germany Italy
Germany Germany Primary Italy Italy Primary
03 / Weapons & Equipment · 1 systems
WEAPONS & EQUIPMENT SUMMARY
ORIGIN · COUNTRY
United Kingdom
1 %100
ORIGIN · COMPANY
Nuffield Mechanisation and Aero
1 %100
Total 1 distinct systems
Libyan Arab Force Poland Czechoslovakia 0 years avg. age
Germany Italy 0 years avg. age
Weapons & Equipment1systems
Country
CATEGORY

Each system appears only once in the list.

1CrusaderTanks41MASS
🆕 Newest
1941Crusader
🏺 Oldest
1941Crusader
04 / Outcomes
Outcome & Human Cost
🏆Decisive Victory — Side A
Side / CountryMilitaryCivilianDisplaced
Australia5,989——
Germany12,296——
FIRST DEFENSE DEALS AFTER WAR 20 deals
Year Weapon / Product Seller Buyer Type Value
1942 Albemarle United Kingdom Russia new-build —
1942 S1 Scout Car Australia United States new-build —
1942 Heinkel He 60 Germany Bulgaria second-hand —
1942 OS2U-3 Kingfisher United States Australia aid —
1942 Vought OS2U Kingfisher United States Australia new-build —
1943 Cruiser Mk VIII Challenger United Kingdom United Kingdom new-build —
1943 Loch-class frigate United Kingdom Canada second-hand —
1943 Gazelle-class cruiser Italy Germany second-hand —
1943 J-class torpedo boat Italy Finland second-hand —
1943 Beretta Model 38 Italy Japan new-build —
1943 Heinkel He 114 Germany Spain new-build —
1943 10.5 cm leFH 18 Germany Bulgaria aid —
1943 PBM-5 Mariner United States United Kingdom new-build —
1943 Astra 600 Spain Germany new-build —
1944 Mortaio da 81/14 Modello 35 Italy Germany second-hand —
1944 10.5 cm leFH 18 Germany Finland aid —
1944 10.5 cm leFH 18 Germany France aid —
1944 Stinson L-5 Sentinel United States United Kingdom aid —
1944 Stinson L-5 Sentinel United States United Kingdom aid —
1944 Colony-class frigate United States United Kingdom aid —
📚 Sources
  1. Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP)
  2. Correlates of War (CoW) project
  3. Official archives and academic literature