The Battle of The River Plate.

[Gibbs505]

I first read this book many years ago and aquired a copy of it recently. I am also looking for a copy of the movie of the same name. *** so often happens, the book is a lot better, in my opinion, anyway

In late 1939, the pocket battleship 'Admiral Graf Spee' was ravaging the waters of the South Atlantic, where she sank eleven ships. Several task forces were assembled to hunt down the raider, the weakest of which was the forces under command of Commodore Harwood, patrolling of the River Plate. On the dawn of the 13th of December, HMS Exeter signalled the flagship, "Enemy in sight bearing 322."

Thus began the thrilling start of a naval battle that was to set the tone of the Second World War, with much weaker British forces, consisting of two light and one heavy cruiser's, attacking a much stronger enemy force.

This is a great read and about a thrilling hunt and fight the South Atlantic, and I highly recommend it.

The author is Dudley Pope. The ISBN is 1590130960


Here are some photos
Admiral Graf Spee


HMS Ajax


HMNZS Achilles


HMS Exeter


A map of the action

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