Lemp's Actions and Consequences in WWII

The video recounts the events of the first U-boat torpedo attack of World War II by Fritz-Julius Lemp. Mistaking a passenger liner, SS Athenia, for an enemy ship, Lemp launches torpedoes, resulting in civilian casualties. This incident causes political turmoil, reminiscent of the Lusitania sinking in WWI. Lemp, aware of his error, avoids reporting it and continues his patrol, adhering strictly to protocol thereafter.

What behavior led Lemp to believe the ship was an auxiliary cruiser?

• It was moving in a straight line.

• It was zig-zagging and blacked out.

• It was anchored.

• It was flying a flag.

What was the problem with the second torpedo fired by Lemp?

• It was a dud and did not move.

• It exploded prematurely.

• It hit the wrong target.

• It grew louder, indicating it might circle back.

What did Lemp discover about the ship after the attack?

• It was a warship.

• It was a cargo ship.

• It was a passenger liner with civilians.

• It was an empty vessel.

What was the name of the passenger liner that Lemp mistakenly attacked?

• HMS Hood

• USS Arizona

• SS Athenia

• RMS Lusitania

What was the immediate political consequence of the sinking of SS Athenia?

• It caused a political firestorm.

• It led to a peace treaty.

• It was ignored by the international community.

• It resulted in a military victory.

How did Hitler and his government respond to the sinking of SS Athenia?

• They blamed the British.

• They ignored the incident.

• They denied German involvement.

• They admitted responsibility.

What was the historical comparison made to the sinking of SS Athenia?

• The sinking of RMS Lusitania

• The Battle of Midway

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

• The sinking of the Titanic

What was Fritz-Julius Lemp's role in the German Navy?

• He was a naval engineer.

• He was a fighter pilot.

• He was a battleship captain.

• He was a submarine commander.

What action did Lemp take after realizing his mistake?

• He continued his patrol without reporting.

• He surrendered to the Allies.

• He reported the incident immediately.

• He returned to base.

In what year did Lemp join the newly created submarine arm?

• 1936

• 1931

• 1945

• 1940