The Battle of the River Plate

The Battle of the River Plate (1956)

October 30th, 19561h 59min

Drama, History, War
62%

Overview

In the early years of the World War II, the Royal Navy is fighting a desperate battle to keep the Atlantic convoy routes open to supply the British Isles, facing the great danger posed by the many German warships, such as the Admiral Graf Spee, which are scouring the ocean for cargo ships to sink.


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