The sinking of the USS Reuben James by a German U-boat on October 31, 1941, was the first instance of a US ship being sunk by enemy action in World War II.

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The thread discusses the sinking of the USS Reuben James by a German U-boat on October 31, 1941, marking the first US ship sunk by enemy action in World War II. It highlights historical naval warfare and the significance of this event.

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Parent: World War IIEntity: USS Reuben JamesImpact: neutralDate: Oct 31, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026Target: The historical significance of the USS Reuben James' sinking in World War II

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The destroyer USS Reuben James was torpedoed by a German U-boat OTD in 1941. It was the first US ship sunk by enemy action in #WWII https://toilet-guru.com/submarine.html?s=mb #submarine #history

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The destroyer USS Reuben James was torpedoed by a German U-boat, the first US ship sunk by enemy action in #WWII OTD in 1941 https://toilet-guru.com/submarine.html?s=mb #submarine #history

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OTD in 1941, the destroyer USS Reuben James was torpedoed by a German U-boat, the first US ship sunk by enemy action in #WWII https://toilet-guru.com/submarine.html?s=mb #submarine #history

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