The Battle of the River Plate
The Royal Navy fought a desperate war in the early years of World War II to keep the Atlantic convoy routes open and the British Isles supplied. The numerous surface/commerce raiders that had snuck out of German waters shortly before war was declared posed a serious threat. They were primarily used to attack and sink merchant shipping, and they could and did strike everywhere and everywhere. This is the account of one such ship - the 'Admiral Graf Spee' – and how three poorly armed Royal Navy cruisers armed with only 6 and 8 inch guns bravely confronted this formidable 'pocket battleship' armed with 11 inch guns.
Released: 1956-10-30