1915: The Sinking of the Lusitania

Summary On May 7th 1915, the British trans-Atlantic liner Lusitania was torpedoed by a German submarine. The Germans claimed that the ship was transporting weapons. The Americans denied it and used the disaster to justify their declaration of war.

S1.E1 ∙ 1915: The Sinking of the Lusitania

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Fabrice d'Almeida Jean Garrigues Noël Mamère Laurent Bihl

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Mar 16, 2017

Countries of origin : France

Official sites : Official URL

Language : French

Production companies : CPB Films (Compagnie des Phares et Balises) RMC Decouverte

Summary On May 7th 1915, the British trans-Atlantic liner Lusitania was torpedoed by a German submarine. The Germans claimed that the ship was transporting weapons. The Americans denied it and used the disaster to justify their declaration of war.

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Mar 16, 2017

Countries of origin : France

Official sites : Official URL

Language : French

Production companies : CPB Films (Compagnie des Phares et Balises) RMC Decouverte

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