All On Zamzam Saved After Sinking By Nazis

All On Zamzam Saved After Sinking By Nazis

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The transcript details the sinking of the Egyptian liner Zam Zam by a Nazi surface raider. Initially, it was believed that all aboard were lost, causing widespread grief. However, it was later reported that the passengers, including 214 Americans, were safe but in Nazi hands. The incident highlighted the bravery of American volunteers aiding the Free French forces in Africa and served as a wake-up call to the threat posed by Hitler.

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What was the fate of the Zam Zam according to the text?

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How many Americans were reported to be aboard the Zam Zam?

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What was the reaction of the British American ambulance offices in New York regarding the incident?

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What did Mrs. Ray Colcord Junior express about the situation?

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What sentiment did the nation feel after the initial reports about the Americans aboard the Zam Zam?

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