31st Jan 1917 – Germany warns neutrals of unrestricted submarine warfare

The German Government issued its warning to neutrals that from 1st February the waters around Great Britain, France and Italy were to be considered a barred zone, in which merchant vessels would be liable to be sunk without notice. 

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