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Dead Wake

The Last Crossing of the Lusitania
Summary:

The book chronicles the final voyage of the RMS Lusitania, a luxury ocean liner sunk by a German U-boat in 1915, detailing the experiences of passengers and crew as well as the political and military circumstances surrounding the event. It delves into the factors leading up to the tragedy, the impact it had on World War I, and the controversies and conspiracies that followed the sinking.

Key points:

1. Lusitania Tragedy: The book focuses on the 1915 sinking of the Lusitania by a German submarine, which led to the U.S. joining World War I. The event resulted in 1,198 deaths, including 128 Americans.

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