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1939 Battle at sea between Britain's Royal Navy and the German Graf Spree
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1:41Now PlayingDate: 18th December 1939
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Graf Spee Trapped by the Royal Navy
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"AJAX" H.M.S. Shots from ditto used when she attacks the "Admiral Graf Spee
"HOOD" H.M.S.Hood at sea with the Navy enlarged from 16mm - must not be supplies to anyone on any Account - v.g.
NAVAL The Navy at Sea - Including H.M.S.Hood - enlargement from 16mm - must not be supplied to anyone on any account. Very Roughh Sea.
Navy - Active
World War Two, World War II, WWII, Second World War, war, ships, battles, guns, Kriegsmarine, Royal Navy, RN, Montevideo, Battle of the River Plate, heavy cruiser, Kapitn zur See Hans Wilhelm Langsdorff
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