The Day They Sank the Lusitania

The brutal sinking of the Lusitania on May 7, 1915, serves as a shocking revelation of the horrors of World War I, especially for neutral America. A German u-boat torpedoed the unarmed passenger ship, leading to its rapid sinking in just 18 minutes and resulting in the tragic loss of 1,195 lives, including men, women, and children. This event marked a pivotal moment in the war, highlighting the devastating impact of naval warfare and the vulnerability of civilian vessels during this tumultuous period.