This is a study of one of the major actions of World War II, Tobruk, the longest siege in British military history overseas. This reassessment describes the role of the Australian 9th Division holding the siege, Rommel’s part in creating the situation, and the part played by the 70th British Division, an often-overlooked action which broke the stalemate and invincibility of Rommel. pp. 352 illusts #1219 Tobruk