Influenza epidemic

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  • Lucas Paul Richert (University of London)

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In 1918, an influenza epidemic killed an estimated 20 million people worldwide and 548,000 in the U.S. alone. It’s devastating effect contributed to the German decision to seek an armistice.

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Richert, Lucas Paul. "Influenza epidemic". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 November 2008
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