The battle continues near Tobruk on 28 November 1941

28 November 1941 saw the New Zealand Division conducting attacks to clean up pockets of enemy troops. There had been two groups of German troops located along the Trigh Capuzzo that were troublesome. The group that stretched between Sidi Rezegh and Belhamed faced a squadron of tanks from the 44th RTR and troops from the 18th New Zealand Battalion. Two platoons attacked and took the defensive position near the tomb. The infantry were from the 26th New Zealand Battalion.
There was another enemy force looking down on the airfield and plateau from the second escarpment. This was the Artillery Command 104, commanded by Major-General Boettcher. They had reestablished themselves after the forward movement by the New Zealand Division. While the other attacks were happening, enemy troops attacked 24th New Zealand Battalion from the escarpment. The enemy was able to push the battalion back from their previous position. A counter-attack by tanks from the 8th RTR were unsuccessful in pushing the enemy back.
The German armored divisions had supply problems and were scattered. The British armor were not causing the German tanks any problems early in the day on 28 November. The 7th Armoured Division main accomplishment was to escort the 1st South African Brigade so that they joined the New Zealand Division. They wasted some strength while exchanging fire with the German 15th Armored Division. They accidentally helped the New Zealand Division by drawing the 15th Armored Division further south. During the afternoon, the Germans overran the New Zealand Division "main dressing station". They allowed them to continue to function, however. Towards dark, the German leading forces fought the New Zealand Division headquarters. By night, the German 21st Armored Division was close to the New Zealand Division headquarters as well as XIII Corps. Part of XXX Corps headquarters were also present. The two corps commanders decided during the night to move into Tobruk. Somewhat to the south were the 7th Armoured Division leaguer. The 1st South African Brigade was also close by.
By the end of 28 November 1941, the enemy seemed not ready yet to collapse. The situation had delayed any possible move to push through to the Bardia Road. The push to the Bardia Road was to commence with capturing outposts Freddie and Walter. Freddie alone proved to be a tough place to attack. Two companies of the 2/Queen's and 7th RTR D Squadron. The infantry was bothered by enemy fire. A tank force was sent from Ed Duda to help. hey consisted of some light tanks and nine cruiser tanks, all from the 1st RTR. They did take twenty prisoners and roced 11 enemy tanks back. This is based on the account in Vol.III of the Australian Official History.>/p?