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Discover the harrowing story of one of the most tragic maritime disasters of World War II with this compelling account of the sinking of the British troopship Rohna. On 26 November 1943, more than one thousand American soldiers lost their lives when the Rohna was struck by a German guided bomb in the Mediterranean. This event marks the greatest single loss of American lives at sea during the war and stands as one of the most devastating tragedies in maritime history.
Initially kept secret for security reasons, details of the disaster remained largely undisclosed even after the war. It was only through dedicated research that the full story has now been revealed. Author Carlton Jackson meticulously studied official Allied and German reports, examined countless documents in archives both here and abroad, and tracked down survivors as well as the Luftwaffe pilot involved. His thorough investigation provides a comprehensive and accurate reconstruction of this little-known tragedy.
Jackson offers a detailed account of the air attack on the Rohna, which was part of a convoy heading east through the Mediterranean. The ship was the only vessel to take a direct hit, sinking rapidly and resulting in the loss of 1,149 lives. Many survivors who escaped the initial explosion and avoided German strafing attacks still faced a grim fate, succumbing to the treacherous sea. A fortunate few were rescued, their lives forever changed by the dramatic chain of events that Jackson vividly chronicles.
This mesmerizing narrative not only recounts the attack and rescue but also explores the survivors\' recovery, making a significant contribution to World War II literature and maritime history. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Carlton Jackson sheds light on a tragic chapter of history that had long remained in the shadows.
- Author: Carlton Jackson
- Format: Hardcover
- Language: English
- Publication Date: 1997
- Edition: First Edition
- Pages: 207
- Subject: General
- Publisher: US Naval Institute Press
