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#OTD in 1941 the #Tobruk garrison received 16 25-pdr guns to replace obsolete/captured guns and to reinforce its artillery prior to the breakout operation. Thanks to @lukas_visek for the additional information and pictures. @KarlJames_1945 @Hutch_and_Sons https://crusaderproject.wordpress.com/2014/05/08/artillery-order-of-battle-tobruk-fortress-5-november-1941/
Overall however, Empire artillery in CRUSADER was no match in firepower for Axis artillery, with a particular weakness in medium artillery. This was further exacerbated by a failure to concentrate guns. @robert_lyman @bermicourt @davne @pwsbaines https://crusaderproject.wordpress.com/2011/06/15/8th-army-medium-artillery-stats-12-february-1942/
Empire commanders preferred to penny-packet available guns out for roving 'Jock' columns. This was a disastrous habit, which replaced effectiveness on the battlefield with the feel-good factor of playing cowboys and indians. https://crusaderproject.wordpress.com/2010/10/24/reorganising-7-support-group-for-the-pursuit-13-dec-1941/
The price paid for this was heavy, in terms of casualties and operational outcomes. Wilful ignorance of combined arms and the value of artillery, such as that demonstrated at Bir el Gobi on 19 November 1941, cost lives and ultimately prolonged the war. https://crusaderproject.wordpress.com/2010/10/13/first-battle-of-bir-el-gobi-what-happened-there/
Well that's my edgy #milhist take for today. @CedricMas
