Was the Hindenburg disaster a result of sabotage? Did lightning hit the zeppelin? Or was one of the most devastating accidents in history nothing but a cunningly planned insurance fraud? Over 60 years ago, airships were the queens of the skies. In the early 1900s, Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, a brilliant German count, took keen interest in balloon flights and was devoted to the design and construction of airships. At first, he had many difficulties and …
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…in German technology. Rumors spread and World War II started. It's obvious that the Hindenburg was, is, and will remain the most tragic occurrence of the 20th century. As we look back, we realize that this operation had a dramatic impact on history. News of the disaster horrified the world and hydrogen-filled airships were never again used to transport paying passengers. Plus, the 32 seconds of its end will bring the great zeppelins to an end.