3. Siege of Tobruk: Battlefields and Reality

Letters of Love in WW2 by A+E Networks UK

Jun 20, 201934:06Society & Culture

The realities of war hit when, after a long gap in correspondence, Cyril reveals in one long letter that he has been involved in the siege of Tobruk. In England, Olga is aware there is heavy battle going on and has hopes...

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