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The Battle of the River Plate

Drama-documentary telling the story of a deadly sea duel and one of the best intelligence bluffs of WWII, as Commodore Henry Harwood takes on the pride of the German navy.

Dramatised documentary telling the gripping story of a deadly duel at sea and one of the best intelligence bluffs of WWII. Commodore Henry Harwood takes on Captain Hans Langsdorff and the pride of the German navy, the Graf Spee, in a battle of courage and wit. One would return home a hero, while the other would lose his reputation, his ship, and ultimately his life.

50 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Narrator Michael Praed
Participant Eric Grove
Voice of Langsdorff Tim Hardy
Voice of Nedden Carol Royle
Producer James Hayes
Director James Hayes

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