Sinking of RMS Lusitania
The British ocean liner RMS Lusitania is sunk by a German U-boat off the coast of Ireland, resulting in 1,199 civilian casualties.
8 historical parallels
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Battle of Tweebosch
South African Boers win their last battle over the British Army, capturing a general and 200 soldiers.
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Washington Protocols Settlement of Venezuelan Crisis
The United Kingdom, Germany, and Italy reach a settlement with Venezuela in Washington, ending the naval blockade imposed since 1902.
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Edward VII Proclaimed Emperor of India
Edward VII is proclaimed as the first Emperor of India, marking a significant change in British imperial governance.
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Battle of Waterberg
A battle in the Herero Wars where German forces under Lothar von Trotha defeated the Herero people, leading to their expulsion into the Omaheke desert.
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Herero Wars
A series of conflicts in German South West Africa (modern-day Namibia) between the Herero people and German colonial forces.
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Algeciras Conference
A conference to resolve the First Moroccan Crisis between France and Germany.
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Battle of Kousséri
French forces defeated Warlord Rabih az-Zubayr, securing French control over Chad.
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Russian Invasion of Manchuria
The Russian Empire invaded the Chinese province of Manchuria, escalating tensions in East Asia.