Dead wake book7/6/2023 ![]() On May 1, 1915, the day of the Lusitania’s departure, the Germans publish an advertisement in American newspapers announcing that any British ships-even merchant ships-are vulnerable to German attack. The Lusitania’s captain for its final voyage is William Turner, an experienced officer who previously set the Lusitania’s record for fastest round-trip journey between New York and London. Though these attacks have started harming American citizens, President Woodrow Wilson remains unwilling to enter the war and fight Germany because he hopes to remain neutral and avoid conflict. In the months before the Lusitania’s final departure, German submarines have begun to target neutral merchant ships more often, placing the lives of innocent civilians at risk. Germany’s U-boats (or submarines) prove to be particularly adept at destroying British warships. Germany and Britain quickly become embroiled in a deadly naval warfare. France, Britain, and Russia form the Allies and Germany and Austria-Hungary form the Central Powers. The conflict quickly splits into two sides. ![]() ![]() One year prior, World War I breaks out in Europe, and Germany aggressively seeks to expand its power by invading and conquering France. Dead Wake follows the Lusitania’s final journey, which took place during the first week of May 1915. ![]()
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