The Sinking of the Lusitania
Jul 20 1918
•0h 12m
•War, Animation, History, Drama
Winsor McCay recreates the sinking of the ocean liner Lusitania by a German U-boat in this propaganda piece designed to stir up anti-German sentiment during World War I.
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Winsor McCay
Himself
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