The Lusitania

The Lusitania was a British ocean liner that sank on May 7, 1915, after being torpedoed by a German U-boat during World War I. The ship was en route from New York to Liverpool and carried passengers and munitions. The attack resulted in the deaths of 1,198 people, including 128 Americans, sparking outrage and increasing anti-German sentiment in the United States. The event highlighted the dangers of unrestricted submarine warfare and contributed to shifting American public opinion towards entering the war. The Lusitania remains a significant historical example of the complexities of warfare and international relations.