Date from | 13 April 1941 |
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Date to | 14 April 1941 |
Category | Battle honours |
Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
El Adem Road
Description
This honour was awarded for participation in the defensive actions along the Tobruk perimeter, where German forces attacked along El Adem Road. This was the first German attack against Tobruk and, although they did penetrate the outer defences (called the Red Line), they were repulsed.