On the first Christmas Eve after D-Day, The troopship "Leopoldville" was torpedoed by a German Submarine while it crossed the English Channel to France during World War Two.
Like the Titanic 32 years before, The Leopoldville was ill-equipped to deal with disaster. About 300 men died in the initial attack. Hundreds more died because of a lack of survival equipment, poor leadership, and little coordination between military and civilian authorities and other nationalities.
The Sinking of The Troopship Leopoldville is a well-researched and fascinating account for those interested in maritime and World War Two history.
Like the Titanic 32 years before, The Leopoldville was ill-equipped to deal with disaster. About 300 men died in the initial attack. Hundreds more died because of a lack of survival equipment, poor leadership, and little coordination between military and civilian authorities and other nationalities.
The Sinking of The Troopship Leopoldville is a well-researched and fascinating account for those interested in maritime and World War Two history.
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