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Germans showing guns on the Lusitania 1915
The sinking of the Cunard ocean liner RMS Lusitania occurred on 7 May 1915 during the First World War, by a German U-boat, hitting the Lusitania twice with torpedoes, sinking within 18 minutes, killing 1198 passengers. Germany released a false statement that the Lusitania carried guns, with two quick-fires behind armoured-shields are shown on the upper deck forward, on either side of the forecastle near bows.
7 May 1915
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Media ID 14141831
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Attack Auxiliary Carried Cruiser Cunard False Guns Lusitania Propaganda Sinking Statement Sunk Torpedo Torpedoed Torpedoes Warfare Liner Weapons
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of historic poster prints, featuring the gripping image "Germans showing guns on the Lusitania 1915" by Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful and evocative print captures the tense atmosphere of the First World War, as German sailors display their weapons aboard the sinking RMS Lusitania in 1915. This iconic image, taken from the Illustrated London News archives, is a poignant reminder of this pivotal moment in history. Bring the past to life with this stunning, high-quality poster print, a must-have for history enthusiasts and collectors alike.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the tense moment before the sinking of the RMS Lusitania, a Cunard ocean liner that met its tragic end on May 7, 1915, during the First World War. In this image, Germans are shown on the deck of the Lusitania, apparently pointing guns towards the horizon. The false statement released by Germany claimed that the Lusitania was an auxiliary cruiser carrying weapons, justifying its attack. However, the Lusitania was, in fact, a passenger ship transporting civilians from New York to Liverpool. The Lusitania was torpedoed twice by a German U-boat, sinking within 18 minutes and resulting in the deaths of 1,198 passengers and crew members. This event, which took place during wartime, marked a significant turning point in the perception of unrestricted submarine warfare and led to increased tensions between the United States and Germany. This photograph, taken from the Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans collection, serves as a poignant reminder of the tragic events of that day and the false propaganda that fueled the conflict. The guns shown on the upper deck forward, on either side of the forecastle near the bows, add to the ominous atmosphere, underscoring the harsh realities of warfare during this period.
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