Atrocity on the Atlantic

Atrocity on the Atlantic recounts the sinking of the Canadian hospital ship Llandovery Castle by a German submarine during World War I, an event that violated international laws and sparked international outrage. The attack featured disturbing tactics, including the use of deck guns on survivors, and led to legal proceedings at the Leipzig War Crimes Trials. This incident established important legal precedents for war crimes and is explored in this account of its impact and subsequent historical neglect.