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German Prophecy on Invasion by Zeppelin Fleet
In Berlin Rudolf Martin, a German Patent official, argues that Germany should build 10 000 airships with 20 crew each to invade Great Britain. He claims airships could evade rifles and torpedoes, with night descents on the British coast. The crowd and a newspaper report treat the talk as a serious public event.
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Rudolf Martin
Berlin
Great Britain
Imperial Patent Department
Russia
Herr Martin
Hoe
Jeremiah
Incky
Martin
Germany