German shop wrecked in Liverpool
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German shop wrecked in Liverpool
A German shop wrecked by a crowd in Liverpool following the sinking of the Lusitania by German submarine. Liverpudlians formed a large part of the Lusitanias crew
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Crew Formed Liverpool Lusitania Sinking Submarine Wrecked 15th
EDITORS COMMENTS
"This poignant photograph captures the aftermath of the destruction wrought on a German shop in Liverpool following the sinking of the RMS Lusitania on May 7, 1915. The Lusitania, a British ocean liner, was torpedoed by a German submarine off the coast of Ireland, resulting in the tragic loss of over 1,100 lives, including 128 American citizens. Liverpool, a major port city in England, was deeply connected to the Lusitania as it was the home port for the ship and a significant number of its crew were Liverpudlians. In the days following the sinking, the city was gripped by grief and anger. The German community in Liverpool, which was relatively small but significant, was targeted in a wave of violent protests. This photograph shows the aftermath of one such incident, where a German shop has been wrecked by an enraged crowd. The broken windows, overturned furniture, and debris scattered on the street are testament to the intensity of the mob's anger. The image is a poignant reminder of the human cost of the First World War and the complexities of the conflict. The Lusitania sinking was a turning point in American public opinion towards the war, and the tensions between the German and British communities in Liverpool highlight the complexities of the home front. The photograph is also a reminder of the human cost of war, and the way in which it can tear communities apart." This image is a historical record of a significant moment in the First World War and the tensions between the German and British communities in Liverpool. It is a powerful reminder of the human cost of conflict and the complexities of the home front. The photograph is not to be used for commercial purposes and is available for rights-managed licensing only through Mary Evans Prints Online.
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