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The Sinking of the Laconia

Episode 1

In 1942, German submarine U-156 sinks the Laconia, changing the fate of its passengers.

09/08/2022 | Expires 12/31/2026 | Rating TV-MA

Episode 1
The Sinking of the Laconia

Episode 1

Episode 1 | 1h 25m 48sVideo has Closed Captions

In 1942, German submarine U-156 sinks the Laconia, changing the fate of its passengers.

On September 12, 1942, the British liner Laconia was torpedoed and sunk by German submarine U-156 commanded by Werner Hartenstein. She carried women, children, wounded soldiers, and Italian prisoners of war. Having sunk the ship, Hartenstein should have left them to their uncertain fate in the water, but instead he made the incredible decision to save as many lives as he could.

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The Sinking of the Laconia

Episode 1

Episode 1 | 1h 25m 48sVideo has Closed Captions

On September 12, 1942, the British liner Laconia was torpedoed and sunk by German submarine U-156 commanded by Werner Hartenstein. She carried women, children, wounded soldiers, and Italian prisoners of war. Having sunk the ship, Hartenstein should have left them to their uncertain fate in the water, but instead he made the incredible decision to save as many lives as he could.

09/08/2022 | Expires 12/31/2026 | Rating TV-MA

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