THE CRIME OF THE

The transcript discusses the sinking of the Athenia by a Nazi submarine, highlighting the attack's brutality and the subsequent denial by Nazi authorities. It details the survivors' ordeal and the global reaction, drawing parallels with past wartime atrocities like the Lusitania. The incident underscores the senselessness of such crimes and Britain's resolve against Hitlerism.

What was the Athenia primarily described as during its journey across the Atlantic?

• A refugee ship

• A fishing boat

• A cargo vessel

• A military ship

How did the Nazi submarine attack the Athenia after torpedoing it?

• It deployed mines

• It rammed the ship

• It shelled the liner

• It launched a second torpedo

What was the Nazi response to the sinking of the Athenia?

• They admitted responsibility

• They blamed another country

• They denied responsibility

• They apologized publicly

What was Britain's reaction to the attack on the Athenia?

• They increased trade with Germany

• They resolved to fight Hitlerism

• They ignored the incident

• They sought peace talks

Which past wartime atrocity was the sinking of the Athenia compared to?

• The Titanic

• The Lusitania

• The Bismarck

• The Hindenburg