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Roma sunk by Fritz-X radio-guided bomb in Sept 1943

Germany’s Luftwaffe attacked the Italian battleship Roma with a Fritz-X radio-guided bomb, blowing up and sinking her.
WHO: Luftwaffe aircraft
WHAT: Attacked the Italian battleship Roma with a Fritz-X radio-guided bomb, causing her to blow up and sink.
WHEN: Reported Aug 4, 2026 at 2:57 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Roma was hit while sailing to surrender after Italy’s September 1943 surrender.

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