The sinking of the Italian battleship Roma on September 9, 1943, was a swift, catastrophic event caused by two German Fritz X radio-guided bombs, resulting in its quick breakup and sinking, with over 1,200 lives lost as it fell out of formation while trying to reach Allied ports after Italy's armistice. The process began with the first bomb hitting aft, flooding engine rooms, reducing speed, and starting fires; the second hit near the bridge, detonating the forward magazine, blowing off a main t

In September 1943, the Italian battleship Roma, flagship of the Regia Marina, sailed into one of WWII’s most chaotic turning points. Just after Italy’s armistice, Roma and the fleet attempted to reach Allied control, but German aircraft intercepted them over the Tyrrhenian Sea. Check out the full video on YouTube! | World of Warships

Roma could be considered a first-class battleship by the standards of her time. However, due to a shortage in fuel at the time, she was mostly used as floating AA batteries, to protect Italian cities against air strikes. Learn more about Roma's history here: https://wo.ws/2EmrfzJ | World of Warships