The Royal Navy destroys Germany’s U-68, the first submarine to be sunk with depth charges.
Lusitania sunk
The British liner ‘Lusitania‘ is sunk off the south coast of Ireland by a German U-boat. The loss of over 120 American lives causes a storm of protest in the United States.
Battle of the Falklands
The Royal Navy is victorious against the Germans at the Battle of the Falklands in the South Atlantic.
First World War in Focus

