In the fall of 1939, the German heavy cruiser Graf Spee dominated the Atlantic, sinking nine ships in the first three months of World War II. The British sent three cruisers to confront her, and on December 13, 1939, the British emerged victorious.
Pursuit of the Graf Spee
In the early years of World War II, a British naval mission embarks on a daring operation to track down and sink a formidable German warship, marking a pivotal moment in the conflict.
