Defining moment

Victory at Tobruk

Another of Rommel’s marked military achievements was capturing the stronghold of Tobruk. He was ordered to hold his position but seeing that he was outnumbered and had dwindling supplies, he knew he would be overrun. Deciding to seize the element of surprise, he led is forces on an attack through the open desert, catching the Allied forces by surprise. He was then able to capture Tobruk.

June 1941