Rommel Room in Tobruk: historical treasure neglected

Tobruk was once a battleground for coalition forces during the Second World War. The war left many ruins of historic importance.

One of the most prominent remnants of the war was the World War II Operations Room located in the center of Tobruk. It is a group of underground rooms. It was used by the warring forces, as well as the residence of the German commander Erwin Rommel: He ran from it during the war.