Episode 1 - The Lusitania

On May 7th, 1915 the passenger liner Lusitania was sunk by the German U-boat, U-20. This event, more than any other, led to the U.S. entering the war, ensuring an ultimate German defeat.

This episode will delve into the facts and controversies surrounding the sinking of the Lusitania, in an attempt to explore the question: If the U.S. public had known then what we know today, would the U.S. have entered the war?

For a full transcript of the episode, visit https://pivotalhistorypodcast.com/podcast/episode-1-the-lusitania/