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On the sinking of the Lusitania, 1915. Britannia to America: In silence
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On the sinking of the Lusitania, 1915. Britannia to America: In silence
On the sinking of the Lusitania, 1915. Britannia to America: In silence you have looked on felon blows, On butchers work of which the waste lands reek: Now, in Gods name, from Whom your greatness flows, Sister, will you not speakja A German submarine torpedoed the Lusitania off the Irish coast on 7 May 1915. Although unarmed, she was carrying munitions. 1, 198 people lost their lives, of whom 128 were US citizens. From Punch, London, May 1915
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1915 America Britannia Butcher Carrying Citizens Coast Flows German Irish Lands Lives Lost Munitions Punch Shipwreck Silence Sinking Sister Submarine Waste Work World Blows Felon Greatness Looked Lusitania Torpedoed Unarmed
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This powerful print captures the tragic aftermath of the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915. Titled "On the sinking of the Lusitania, 1915. Britannia to America: In silence" it depicts a moment of profound grief and contemplation. The caption, inspired by a quote from Punch magazine, highlights the silent response from America as Britain suffered under German aggression. The Lusitania, an unarmed passenger ship carrying munitions, was mercilessly torpedoed by a German submarine off the Irish coast on May 7th. The devastating act claimed the lives of 1,198 people, including 128 American citizens. As this image suggests, Britain implores its sister nation across the Atlantic to break their silence and condemn these heinous acts. In this poignant scene captured by Universal Images Group (UIG), we witness Britannia personified as a symbol of British strength and resilience mourning her lost compatriots while reaching out to America for support. The visual juxtaposition between Britannia's sorrowful gaze and America's stoic silence evokes deep emotions surrounding war and loss. This photograph serves as a reminder that even amidst great tragedy and devastation, unity can be found through shared empathy and collective action against injustice. It is an enduring testament to those who perished aboard the ill-fated ship and calls upon us all to speak up against atrocities committed in times of conflict - regardless of national boundaries or political affiliations.
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