A rat of Tobruk
Subtitle: a digger's lost images of the siege
By: Mike Rosel
Publisher: Australian Scholarly Publishing Pty, Limited.
Published: 2020
Place of publication: North Melbourne
Language: eng
Number of pages: 96
ISBN-13: 9781925984743
Subjects: Tobruk, Battles of, Tobruk, Libya, 1941-1942; World War, 1939-1945; Regimental histories; Pictorial works; Campaigns; Military campaigns; History; Australia. Australian Army. Battalion, 2/24th
Description: Lieutenant John Rosel won a Military Cross for displaying 'calmness and outstanding leadership' when his platoon became surrounded at a critical point in the siege of Tobruk. He led the defence of several vital outposts against numerous attacks by the troops of General Rommel. His son Mike has written not only a touching tribute to his father's war service but also a perceptive and stylish account of the soldiering experience of a generation. A Rat of Tobruk has many fascinating photographs - mainly taken by John Rosel - and is recommended to anyone interested in the Australian soldiers who risked all while making a substantial contribution to Allied victory in World War II.