United States. Dept. of State
A crucial historical document, 'Papers Relating to the Torpedoing of the S.S. Sussex' presents the official United States government record regarding the torpedoing of the passenger ship S.S. Sussex during World War I. This collection, compiled by the Department of State, offers insights into the diplomatic crisis sparked by the incident and the ensuing negotiations concerning submarine warfare. The papers detail the events of the attack, the loss of life, and the diplomatic exchanges between the United States and Germany. Readers gain access to original correspondence, official statements, and legal analyses that shaped international relations during a critical period. This compilation is invaluable for historians, legal scholars, and anyone interested in the intricacies of wartime diplomacy and the evolution of international maritime law. The incident significantly influenced Americaâs eventual entry into the war, making these documents essential for understanding the complexities of World War I and its lasting impact.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
