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The RMS "Lancastria" was the subject of the worst single loss of life in British maritime history.......................

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The RMS "Lancastria" was the subject of the worst single loss of life in British maritime history and the bloodiest single engagement for UK forces in World War II; she was sunk by German bombers on 17 June 1940 when taking part in an operation to evacuate 150,000 troops from where?

posted Jan 1, 2021 by Akriti

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More than 4,000 people died: more than died from the sinkings of the Titanic and the Lusitania added together. There are estimates that there were 10,000 troops on board at the time.

answer Jan 4, 2021 by Balwinder
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