Question

Why did the Germans believe that the bombing of the Lusitania was justified? Why were the British outraged by this event?

Answer 1

Answer:

The Germans claimed that sinking the Lusitania was justified in a war zone because its cargo included ammunition and shell casings to be used in the war. Of the 159 Americans on board the ship, only 31 survived. Several children who were on board died as well.

Start date: May 7, 1915

Part of: World War I

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