Cartoon, In Memory of the Lusitania, WW1
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Cartoon, In Memory of the Lusitania, WW1
Cartoon, In Memory of the Lusitania. Two sailors fire on a German submarine in retaliation for the lost ship. Date: 1917
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Baionnette Deck Firing Lusitania Memory Sailor Sailors Submarine
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In Memory of the Lusitania: A poignant cartoon from 1917 depicting the anger and retaliation of two French sailors as they fiercely fire their bayonetted rifles towards a German submarine. The tragic sinking of the RMS Lusitania on May 7, 1917, during World War I, claimed the lives of 1,198 passengers and crew, including 128 American citizens. This horrific event, which occurred off the coast of Ireland, served as a turning point in the war, leading the United States to declare war on Germany and join the Allied forces. This powerful cartoon, created in the midst of the conflict, encapsulates the intense emotions of the time: the determination, the fear, and the desire for vengeance. The sailors' focused expressions and the ominous submarine looming in the background create a striking visual representation of the tensions and conflicts of the First World War. This evocative image serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the complex emotions it evokes.
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