The final stage of the relief effort took place between 12 and 25 October. The remaining elements of the 70th Division were transported into Tobruk and the remaining Australian garrison (save the 2/13th Battalion and elements of the 2/15th Battalion) were shipped out. In total, the relief effort evacuated 47,280 men (including prisoners) and brought in 34,113 men; it also brought the garrison's armour strength to 126 tanks.
The final phase of the evacuation took place between October 12 and 25. The remaining units from the 70th Division were transported to Tobruk, while the remaining Australian forces (excluding the 2/13th Battalion and parts of the 2/15th Battalion) were evacuated by ship. In total, the rescue effort relocated 47,280 individuals (including prisoners) and brought in 34,113 men; it also increased the garrison's armored strength to 126 tanks.