4 Oct 1944
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- A German V-2 rocket hit Rockland St Mary 6 miles southeast of Norwich, England, United Kingdom. It hit the village school directly, injuring 2 adults and 34 children, and the blast damaged 23 houses nearby. It was the worst attack on the Norwich region during the war. ww2dbase [V-Weapons Campaign | Vergeltungswaffe 2 | Rockland St Mary, England | CPC]
11 Oct 1944
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- A German V-2 rocket hit Rockland St Mary 6 miles southeast of Norwich, England, United Kingdom, which was the second rocket to hit the village during the war (first being on 4 Oct 1944). It damaged 14 houses. ww2dbase [V-Weapons Campaign | Vergeltungswaffe 2 | Rockland St Mary, England | TH]
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