Tobruk German cemetery

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Tobruk German cemetery, War cemetery in Tobruk, Libya.

The German Military Cemetery consists of a fort-like structure with four round towers, spanning 40 meters in each direction and reaching up to 14 meters high.

The cemetery was established between 1951 and 1953 to consolidate German military graves from various locations across Libya during World War II's North African Campaign.

The memorial arcade contains detailed mosaics displaying the names of 6,026 German soldiers who lost their lives during the North African military operations.

Located at coordinates 32.054181 latitude and 23.974703 longitude, the cemetery offers opportunities for visitors to document and photograph the memorial sites.

The cemetery's architecture incorporates elements of a fortress, creating a distinct memorial structure within the Libyan desert landscape.

Location: Tobruk

Official opening: November 20, 1955

GPS coordinates: 32.05418,23.97470

Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:50

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