![]() Gaining position to fire a torpedo that has only a 60 percent chance of exploding belies the number of ships sunk. More fascinating is his explanation of the intricacy of sailing, submerging and maneuvering a U-boat. ![]() The author works with a broad scope, examining the shipping business, wartime policies, the government leaders and even U-boat construction. ![]() A gem of the Cunard fleet, she drew the cream of society, and life aboard was the epitome of Edwardian luxury. “ Lucy,” as she was fondly known, was one of the “greyhounds,” ships that vied for the Blue Riband award for the fastest crossing of the Atlantic Ocean. Larson ( In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin, 2011, etc.) once again demonstrates his expert researching skills and writing abilities, this time shedding light on nagging questions about the sinking of the Lusitania on May 7, 1915. ![]()
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