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Battle of the River Plate

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.

English
  • Originally Aired January 27, 2006
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Network BBC Two
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Name Type Role
Michael Praed Guest Star