Rats of Tobruk Memorial, War memorial monument on Anzac Parade, Canberra, Australia
The Rats of Tobruk Memorial is a monument on Anzac Parade in Canberra that honors soldiers who defended a port in Libya in 1941. A central obelisk is surrounded by walls that recreate the fortifications of the besieged city.
The memorial honors soldiers who protected a port in North Africa from April to October 1941 against attackers. This defense was a turning point in the early fighting across the region.
The name reflects the soldiers who lived and fought in the trenches during the siege. The memorial's layout shows how significant this battle was for Australian identity.
The memorial sits along a ceremonial boulevard in the city center and is accessible during daylight hours. Information panels on-site explain the historical events in straightforward language.
The site contains an original memorial stone that soldiers built on location during the war. This stone makes the site a direct link to that period.
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