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HMS Dreadnought: The Ship That Sparked an Arms Race

Imagine a weapon which was so powerful that its mere existence rendered all other weapons of its kind obsolete. What would be the response? Catch up or lose your position forever. This was the scramble...

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The Cunard Liner RMS Lusitania in New York at the end of  her maiden voyage. 190778

World War 1: The Sinking of Lusitania

May 7, 1915, approx 1.40pm. The early morning fog had slowed down the progress of Lusitania, and Captain Turner needed a more accurate fix on his position. He ordered the ship slowed down and put on a straight course off the Irish coast. In doing so he sealed the fate of his ship and the lives aboard her.

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