American ships became a target in 1917 primarily due to Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare policy, which aimed to cut off supplies to the Allies in World War I. As the U.S. increasingly supported the Allies through economic and military aid, German U-boats began attacking American merchant and passenger vessels. This aggressive strategy aimed to weaken the Allies by disrupting their supply lines and deter U.S. involvement in the war. The sinking of ships like the Lusitania further inflamed public sentiment in the U.S. against Germany, ultimately contributing to America's decision to enter the war.
The major reason for the US exchanging neutrality for the war of 1917 was that the Germans were using their ships to attack the Us ships. The US ships were carrying American citizens at that time.
Germany resumed attacking American merchant ships
We entered World War 1 because of a German submarine attack on U.S. merchant ships in 1917.
Germany began sinking American ships during World War I primarily due to its policy of unrestricted submarine warfare. This strategy aimed to blockade Britain and weaken its supply lines, as Germany sought to cut off resources to its enemy. The sinking of American vessels, including the Lusitania in 1915, heightened tensions between the U.S. and Germany, ultimately contributing to the U.S. decision to enter the war in 1917. Germany hoped to defeat the Allies before American troops could significantly impact the conflict.
The United States protested against Germany's submarine warfare primarily because it violated international laws regarding unrestricted warfare and the rights of neutral nations. Germany's use of U-boats to target merchant and passenger ships, including those carrying American citizens, posed a direct threat to U.S. lives and commerce. The sinking of ships like the Lusitania in 1915 heightened tensions, leading to calls for the U.S. to take a stand against Germany's aggressive tactics. Ultimately, these actions contributed to the U.S. decision to enter World War I in 1917.
The major reason for the US exchanging neutrality for the war of 1917 was that the Germans were using their ships to attack the Us ships. The US ships were carrying American citizens at that time.
The Flying Target - 1917 was released on: USA: 8 March 1917
Taming Target Center - 1917 was released on: USA: 30 December 1917
Germany resumed attacking American merchant ships
2,439 ships
2,439 ships
The cast of The Flying Target - 1917 includes: Helen Gilmore Ray Lincoln George Ovey as Jerry
The loss was of allied and neutral ships in 1917
American Maid - 1917 was released on: USA: 3 December 1917
American Methods - 1917 was released on: USA: 30 April 1917
The American Consul - 1917 was released on: USA: 15 February 1917
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