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Dead Wake by Erik Larson — WisdomDeck honest review
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Dead Wake

by Erik Larson

The last crossing of the Lusitania, hour by hour, from the ship, the U-boat, and the Admiralty's room 40. Suspense from known history.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. Small choices sink ships.
  2. Secrets cost lives.
  3. Read both sides.

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Larson's Lusitania.

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