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The latest act of Hun fiendishness during the First World War: the Glenart Castle
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The latest act of Hun fiendishness during the First World War: the Glenart Castle
The latest act of Hun fiendishness during the First World War: the Glenart Castle, the seventh hospital ship sunk in breach of the German pledge, was torpedoed on 26th February in the Bristol Channel. 162 people were killed including patients, nurses and medical officers. Date: 1918
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The Latest Act of Hun Fiendishness: The Sinking of HMHS Glenart Castle during World War I In the dark waters of the Bristol Channel on the fateful day of February 26, 1918, the latest act of German brutality during the First World War unfolded. The HMHS Glenart Castle, a seventh hospital ship, was torpedoed without warning, marking a breach of the German pledge to spare such vessels. The attack resulted in the tragic loss of 162 lives, including patients, nurses, and medical officers. The Glenart Castle, a former passenger liner, had been converted into a hospital ship to provide much-needed medical assistance to the wounded soldiers. The ship was clearly marked with the Red Cross symbol, making it an obvious target for humanitarian aid, not military engagement. Yet, the ruthless actions of the German submarine UC-75, under the command of Kapitänleutnant Erich Topp, shattered the fragile peace that had momentarily settled over the war-torn waters. The sinking of the Glenart Castle was a devastating blow to the Allied forces, who had already suffered the loss of six hospital ships earlier in the war. The incident sparked widespread outrage and further fueled the determination of the Allies to bring an end to the brutal conflict. The memory of the Glenart Castle and its innocent victims serves as a stark reminder of the inhumane acts committed during the First World War and the importance of upholding international humanitarian laws even in the most trying of times.
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