Italian cruiser San Giorgio after being scuttled in the harbor at Tobruk, Libya as Australian troops entered the city, 22 Jan 1941. Note torpedo nets. Photo 1 of 2.

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Caption     Italian cruiser San Giorgio after being scuttled in the harbor at Tobruk, Libya as Australian troops entered the city, 22 Jan 1941. Note torpedo nets. Photo 1 of 2. ww2dbase
WW2-Era Location Name Tobruk, Libya
Date  Feb 1941
Photographer    Unknown
 
Source Information
Source    ww2dbaseAustralian War Memorial
Identification Code   AWM 100014
 
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Added By David Stubblebine
Photo Size 1,200 x 785 pixels



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