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| THE HARBOUR'S main defence again enemy aircraft was sixteen 3.7inch anti-aircraft guns. This was supplemented by 40mm Bofors, Bren guns, captured enemy weapons, and whatever else was at hand. By the end of June 1941, the number of 3.7inch AA guns had increased to twenty-seven. 14th Light AA Brigade 39, 30 and 57 Light AA Battery 235th Heavy AA Brigade 152, 153 and 235 Heavy AA Battery |
LIBYAN DESERT. 1941. DEFENDERS OF THE TOBRUK FORTRESS DURING THE SIEGE, USE CAPTURED ITALIAN ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUNS AND AMMUNITION TO WARD OFF NAZI PLANES. |
