HMS Scourge (G01) was a destroyer of the Royal Navy that served during World War II. Commissioned in 1943, the ship was part of the Battle-class of destroyers designed for anti-aircraft and anti-submarine warfare. The HMS Scourge participated in several operations, including convoy escort duties in the North Atlantic and the Mediterranean. The ship was also involved in the D-Day landings in Normandy in 1944. HMS Scourge had a successful wartime career, receiving battle honors for its service. After the war, the ship was placed in reserve before being sold for scrapping in 1958. The vessel's history showcases the important role played by destroyers during WWII in protecting convoys, supporting amphibious landings, and engaging in naval combat.

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