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Sinking of the American liner Lusitania after being struck by a torpedo
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Sinking of the American liner Lusitania after being struck by a torpedo
Sinking of the American liner Lusitania after being struck by a torpedo from a German submarine, 7 May 1915. A number of passengers drowned. Germans claimed she was carrying munitions
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1915 America American Carrying Claimed Drowned German Germans Liner Munitions Number Passengers Shipwreck Sinking Struck Submarine Torpedo Lusitania
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This historic print captures the tragic moment of the sinking of the American liner Lusitania on May 7,1915. The image vividly portrays the devastating aftermath caused by a torpedo strike from a German submarine during World War I. As chaos ensued, a number of passengers tragically drowned in this catastrophic event. The sinking of the Lusitania became an infamous act that intensified tensions between America and Germany during this tumultuous time. The Germans claimed that the ship was carrying munitions, further fueling controversy surrounding this tragedy. In this poignant photograph, we witness the somber remnants of a once majestic liner now transformed into a haunting shipwreck. It serves as a stark reminder of both human vulnerability and the destructive power unleashed during times of war. Through this powerful visual documentation provided by Universal Images Group (UIG), we are transported back to an era where nations clashed and innocent lives were lost at sea. This print encapsulates not only an important historical event but also symbolizes the profound impact it had on relations between Germany, Britain, and America
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