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unusual facts about Graf Spee


Graf Spee

The German cruiser Admiral Graf Spee, launched in 1934, that saw action in World War II


Stanley Harbour

During the Battle of the River Plate in December 1939, the Graf Spee concentrated fire upon the Exeter inflicting some 40 direct hits and causing major damage.


see also

Duncan Lewin

Lewin, a pilot on HMS Ajax during the Battle of the River Plate where he reported on the movements of the Graf Spee'.

Phoney War

Admiral Graf Spee fled to Montevideo harbour to carry out repairs on damage sustained during the battle.

VistaVision

White Christmas, Strategic Air Command, To Catch a Thief and The Battle of the River Plate (a.k.a. Pursuit of the Graf Spee) had very limited (two or three) prints struck in the 8-perf VistaVision format in which they were shot.