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Battle of the River Plate
1939 • Südatlantik Seeschlacht
Historical Overview
Hunt for the pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee.
Quick Facts
Outcome:British victory.
Royal Navy
- Commander: Henry Harwood
- Strength: 3 Kreuzer
- Casualties: 72 Tote
German Navy
- Commander: Hans Langsdorff
- Strength: 1 Panzerschiff
- Casualties: 36 Tote (Selbstvers.)
Strategic Context
Eliminating German surface raiders.
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