Rohna Memories

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The narrative centers on the tragic sinking of the British troop ship HMT Rohna during World War II, highlighting the devastating attack by German bombers on November 26, 1943. As part of a convoy, the Rohna was struck by a revolutionary remote-controlled glide bomb, resulting in the largest loss of U.S. troops at sea, with over 1,000 servicemen killed. The harrowing aftermath involved rescue efforts that revealed the full extent of the tragedy, emphasizing the impact of advanced wartime technology on human lives.