The RMS Lusitania was sunk on May 7, 1915, during WW1. It was torpedoed by a German U-boat and sank in 18 minutes. 1,198 died, leaving 761 survivors. It was one of the factors that turned American opinion towards their eventual entry into the war. This website provides background material and an in-depth account. There is some film footage here.
The Sinking of the Lusitania is a 1918 short film by master animator Winsor McCay:
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This one was talked about in my family as 3 of my grandparents arrived in the US in that general time frame and of course you had to arrive by ship if you were coming from Europe. I guess the event left a big impact on them, maybe they thought it could have been their ship. Thanks for sharing. It brought back some of my good childhood stories. Happy Monday. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteThis is a tragic story, isn't it, with so many innocent lives lost :( It would be scary to think it could as easily have been your grandparents!
DeleteThanks for sharing that very detailed website. Mr Man will be most interested as he is a WWI & WWII buff particularly anything with the navy aspect. Such a tragic story & there is unfortunately so many to choose from during both World Wars.
ReplyDeleteWe have a family connection with WW2, but no one in my family served in WW1. So many tragic stories from both wars, you are so right :(
DeleteI remember reading about this and I am so glad you shared it and the links today. I am a big history buff, so this is right up my alley. Thanks for this.
ReplyDeleteI hate to say this, but war is hell and we might be headed toward WWIII!
Our leaders seem quite careless with their rhetorical flourishes :(
DeleteI remember documentaries written and on TV about the theme. Very interesting!
ReplyDeleteHappy T-Day when it comes!
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Susi
Winsor McCay really stepped up here, I think Quite an amazing piece.
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