Nearly 2,000 American soldiers board an overcrowded transport ship, unaware of its non-functioning lifeboats and inadequate lifebelts. When one of World War II’s first radio-guided missiles strikes, the Rohna sinks, claiming 1,015 lives—the single greatest loss of life at sea by enemy action in U.S. history. Government officials deflect responsibility by declaring the attack classified.
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Rohna Classified
A WWII transport ship equipped with non-functioning lifeboats and inadequate lifebelts was sunk by one of the first radio-guided missiles ever used in warfare, claiming the lives of 1,015 U.S. soldiers - the greatest loss of life at sea in the history of any U.S. war. Uncovered classified documents reveal the neglect and oversight that contributed to the large number of casualties.
- Monday May 25, 2026 5:00 pm ET on KET
- Monday May 25, 2026 4:00 pm CT on KET
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