The German cruiser Admiral Graf Spee suffered heavy damage during the Battle of the River Plate - the first major naval battle of the war - on December 13, 1939. Under attack by British cruisers, the German crew sank the ship to avoid being captured.

 The German cruiser Admiral Graf Spee suffered heavy damage during the Battle of the River Plate - the first major naval battle of the war - on December 13, 1939. Under attack by British cruisers, the German crew sank the ship to avoid being captured.




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