An artists conception of the sinking of the lusitania 25 years ago off kinsale head on the irish coast with loss of 1,198 lives, including 124 americans. Why the germans torpedoed the lusitania when german uboat commander walther schwieger ordered a torpedo strike on the lusitania, he didnt know it would be the shot that eventually led the u. Sinking the lusitania a poem by antipodi all poetry. Primary sources with questions and answers on the sinking of the lusitania and. Objecting to the strong position taken by wilson in this second lusitania note, and believing it could be taken as a precursor to a war declaration. Learn about the naval warfare between britain and germany that led to the sinking of the lusitania. Blockades, uboats and sinking of the lusitania video. The response to the sinking of the lusitania lusitania.
In may of 1915, the rms lusitania sailed into warring waters. Alan bleasdales drama, the sinking of the laconia recounts a controversial maritime incident in the second world war. Does the article describe the new technology of the early 1900s in a positive or a negative way. If the north sea blockade stopped germany from getting food and supplies from sea. She was able to cruise at an average speed of 25 knots or approximately 29 mph, which is about. If necessary, add after the link to keep me from modifying it. On may 7, 1915, less than a year after world war i 191418 began in europe, a german uboat torpedoed and sank the rms lusitania, a british ocean liner. Source 3 statement issued by the german embassy on 22nd april 1915. The recent discovery of munitions in the wreck indicates it may have been a blockade runner, and thus a legitimate. In conclusion the sinking of the royal mail ship lusitania by u20 on may 7, 1915 was, arguably, one of the most notorious milestones of world war i. Sinking quickly, the loss of the lusitania claimed the lives of 1,198 passengers. It is a work of propaganda recreating the neverphotographed 1915 sinking of the british liner rms lusitania.
The incident increased hostilities between germany and the u. The sinking of the lusitania and americas entry into. Terror at sea sinking of the lusitania documentary youtube. If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support.
A german uboat submarine sank the lusitania off the coast of ireland. Why did william jennings bryan resign as secretary of state when wilson sent a sharp message to germany after the sinking of the lusitania. Most people have heard of this event, often in history class. Eight years earlier the steamer had established new speed records on her first transatlantic crossing. Sinking of the lusitania facts for kids woodrow wilson was the 28th american president who served in office from march 4, 19 to march 4, 1921. In this 1918 animated film, animation pioneer winsor mccay painstakingly recreated the may 7, 1915, german attack on rms lusitania. Why the germans torpedoed the lusitania smithsonian. On may 7, 1915, a german uboat destroyed the passenger ship lusitania, killing over 1,000 civilians, including 128 americans. Wilsons actions on the afternoon of may 7, 1915, the british ocean liner lusitania is torpedoed without warning by a german submarine off the south coast of.
Alternatively, you can add nobotsdenyinternetarchivebot to keep me off the page altogether. The government of the united states proceeds on the assumption. The crew of the lusitania assured the passengers that they were under the care and protection of the british admiralty, and above that, they were in the hands of one of the best sea captains. World war i this grolier online encyclopedia entry on world war i will give students a brief overview of the conflict. The event took place some 600 miles from the west coast of africa in september 1942 some. Rms lusitania was a british ocean liner that was sunk on 7 may 1915 by a german uboat 11 miles 18 km off the southern coast of ireland, killing 1,198 passengers and crew. A british steamship, sunken by a german submarine in may 7, 1915, off the irish coast. After being hit by a torpedo, the lusitania sank in 18 minutes taking down 1200 souls with her. Terror at sea sinking of the lusitania documentary. Although the lusitania sinking was a major factor in building support for a war, it did not take place until nearly two years later, after repeated other. The sinking presaged the united states declaration of war on germany. The sinking of the cunard ocean liner rms lusitania occurred on 7 may 1915 during the first world war, as germany waged submarine warfare against the united kingdom of great britain and ireland. Low this article has been rated as lowimportance on the.
A uboat torpedoed the lusitania passenger liner on its. The rms lusitania, a luxury atlantic liner, is carrying approximately 1900 passengers and crew when a german torpedo suddenly strikes just. The u20 had been at sea for seven days and had already sunk two liners and only. Documentary filmmaker christopher spencer uncovers the truth about the sinking of the rms lusitania in this film that gets to the heart of the mystery by leaving no theory unexplored. The sinking of the lusitania 1918 is an american silent animated short film by cartoonist winsor mccay. Some historians assert that it was the most publicized tragedy of the first world. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks. From an american point of view, the most dramatic event leading to the us entry into world war i, 4. Germany justified the attack by stating, correctly, that the lusitania was an enemy ship, and that it was carrying munitions. Created with wondershare filmora clips from terror at sea tv documentary.
More than twelve hundred souls meet their watery grave. With regard to the loss of life when the british passenger steamer lusitania was sunk, the german government has already expressed its deep regret to the neutral governments concerned that nationals of those countries lost their lives on that occasion. The lusitania had been built to be the worlds fastest ocean liner and shortly after her maiden voyage in september 1907, the lusitania made the fastest crossing of the atlantic ocean at that time earning her the nickname greyhound of the sea. I originally picked the french resistance that occurred during world war ii, but since i knew more about world war ii than world war i, i decided to look for interesting topics during world war i and i found the sinking of the lusitania. A docudrama that suggests innocent citizens can be used as pawns during wartime. More than twelve hundred soulsmeet their watery grave. Whitey bulger tv series in the works from sky, fort point, double nickel exclusive.
The death of so many innocent civilians at the hands of the germans galvanized american support for entering the war, which eventually turned the tide in favor of the allies. Viewed action as both an illegal blockade and an attempt to starve out germany. The following 19 pages are in this category, out of 19 total. I chose this topic because many primary and secondary sources were about the sinking of the lusitania. Great britain announced intention to mine north sea and transform it into a military area. Terror at sea sinking of the rms lusitania youtube. One of the important events during his presidency was the sinking of the lusitania during ww1. Full movie remastered randolph scott alan curtis tcc ai color duration. Compare the account with kristin lewiss account in attack at sea. On may 7, 1915, the british ocean liner rms lusitania, which primarily ferried people and goods across the atlantic ocean between the united states and great britain, was torpedoed by a german uboat and sunk.
The ship was identified and torpedoed by the german uboat u20 and sank in 18 minutes, and also took on a heavy starboard list. The film was one of many animated silent films published to create antigerman sentiment during world war i. The sinking of the lusitania riversdale community college. Here is an excerpt from germany s response to the sinking of the lusitania. I have just added archive links to one external link on sinking of the rms lusitania. Popular history sees the sinking of the lusitania as the start of the uboats attack on british shipping. The sinking of the lusitania was an important event in world war i.
The sinking of this great ocean liner shocked the world and avenge the lusitania. On may 7, 1915, the passenger ship lusitania was en route to england from new york city when a torpedo from a german uboat sent the luxury liner and more than 1,000 passengers to an icy grave. Even as frantic efforts to evacuate the ship are underway, another torpedo strikes the ship, leading quickly to disastersummary from. This explores the theory of a german agent sabotaging the liner, a hospital ship. The rms lusitania, a luxury atlantic liner, is carrying approximately 1900 passengers and crew when a german torpedo suddenly strikes just beneath the ships bridge. Newsreel and commentary about the lusitania, a passenger ship that set out from new york, bound for liverpool on 1 may 1915. Ninetynine years ago today, on may 7, 1915, a passenger ship called the lusitania sank off the coast of ireland. The sinking turned public opinion in many countries against germany, and was probably a major factor in the eventual decision of the united states to join the war in 1917. Stub this article has been rated as stubclass on the projects quality scale. The sinking of the laconia tv miniseries 2010 imdb. The lusitania rms lusitania, a british steamship sunken. Share this historical account of the sinking of the lusitania with your students. Britannic off the greek island of kea in november 1916. The rms lusitania, a luxury cruiseliner, is carrying 1900 passengers when a german torpedo suddenly strikes just beneath the.
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