The Tobruk game released by Avalon Hill prior to Squad Leader got little support from gamers or AH. "With the exception of a few articles and scenarios in "The General", there was never a follow-on game or expansion product for "Tobruk" enthusiasts. We now have the benefit of hindsight to point to the years between the release of "Squad Leader" and its progeny "Cross of Iron" through "GI: Anvil of Victory" represented AH's commitment to tactical-level World War II gaming. As most readers are aware, that series led to ASL, followed by its own progeny over the years. Thus, one should not be the least bit surprised that "Tobruk" appeared to be expendable circa 1987, a year that happened to be the height of the ASL craze."