[5] By splitting his force, Harwood would force the Germans to either split their fire, reducing its effectiveness, or keep it focused on one opponent, allowing the other vessels to attack with less fear of return fire. The Battle of the River Plate took place on December 13th 1939. The biggest commercial success from British cinema’s most revered partnership, Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, The Battle of the River Plate is a rousing retelling of the pursuit of German battleship 'Graf Spee' by the British Navy at the outset of World War Two. Bernard Lee Cast. The Long Memory (1952) - The Woman for Joe (1955) - Floods of Fear (1959) - The Card (1952) Palaver (1926) - Battle of the River Plate (1956) The Germans were entirely deceived, and expected to face a far superior force on leaving the River Plate. Follow. Initially, the British diplomats in Uruguay — principally Eugen Millington-Drake — made several requests for Admiral Graf Spee to leave port immediately. RCSCC Harwood No. After consultation with London, which was aware that there were no significant British naval forces in the area, Millington-Drake continued to demand that Admiral Graf Spee leave. The German heavy cruiser Admiral Graf Spee had sailed into the South Atlantic two weeks before the war began, and had been commerce raiding after receiving appropriate authorisation on 26 September 1939. Emeric Pressburger Director, Producer, and Screenplay. At the same time, he arranged for British and French merchant ships to steam from Montevideo at intervals of 24 hours, whether they had originally intended to do so or not, thus invoking Article 16. The Battle Of The River Plate tells of the pursuit of a German battleship in one of the most gripping episodes of the Second World War. The Exeter had six 8 inch guns, a top speed of 31 knots but her broadside range was 27,000 yards. Action / Drama (1957) 119 minutes ~ Color Set during the early years of World War II, the War in the Atlantic. Such a reduced ammunition stock was hardly sufficient for the ship to fight her way out of Montevideo, let alone get back to Germany, when contrasted with the previously unengaged Cumberland's ability to fight at full capacity for about 90 minutes and pursue at equal or higher speed for at least another 2,000 nautical miles (3,700 km; 2,300 mi) before requiring replenishment at sea. The Germans released 61 captive British merchant seamen who had been on board in accordance with their obligations. Three sailors killed aboard Achilles were buried in the British Cemetery in Montevideo, while those who died on Exeter were buried at sea. Everything we know about Virgin River season 2 including the release date, cast, spoilers, whether Jack and Mel will be together, how to watch and … [13], Admiral Graf Spee hauled round from an easterly course, now behind Ajax and Achilles, towards the north-west and laid smoke. In 1967, when he wrote his memoirs, Wilcox said the film had yet to recover its production costs. In 1964 a memorial to the ship was erected in Montevideo's port. Film noir; 1970-1974; 1980-1984; 1990-1994; 2000-2004 ; 2010-2014; Updates; the Movie title stills collection › Updates › The Battle of the River Plate (1956) The Battle of the River Plate (1956) Opening credits – typography The End . The commander of the … The Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps (RCSCC) Ajax No. November 1939, ten days before the start of World War II, Graf Spee--a famed German warship captained by Hans Langsdorff (Peter Finch)--wages a brutal attack on Allied merchant shipping vessels in the South Atlantic. John Gregson Cast. [18] In February 1940, the wreck was boarded by US Navy sailors from the light cruiser USS Helena. Ajax The Wrong Man (1956) as Frank D. O'Connor Woman in a Dressing Gown (1957) as Jim Preston No Time for Tears (1957) as Dr. Graham Seagrave The Man Who Wouldn't Talk (1958) as British diplomats duly pressed for the speedy departure of the Graf Spee. Topic Medieval England. The Battle of the River Plate Second World War naval adventure based on the true story of the pursuit of the seemingly unstoppable German battleship Graf Spee. The Royal Navy was fighting a desperate battle to keep the convoy routes open to keep the British Isles supplied. Brian Easdale: music excerpts from "The Battle of the River Plate" (1956). At 07:10, the two light cruisers turned to reduce the range from 8 mi (7.0 nmi; 13 km), even though this meant that only their forward guns could fire. He received orders that permitted some options, but not internment in Uruguay. Topic Ancient Rome. Topic Stuart England. The operation is being funded in part by the government of Uruguay, in part by the private sector, as the wreck is now a hazard to navigation. This report included information that Ajax, Achilles, Cumberland and Exeter were patrolling the South American coast. (1991), This page was last edited on 4 December 2020, at 23:53. Anthony Bushell, Actor: A Night to Remember. 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Core study subjects. At 06:37, Ajax launched her Fairey Seafox spotter floatplane from its catapult. The German call-sign was DTGS, confirming to Harwood that the pocket-battleship he had engaged was indeed Admiral Graf Spee. [11] Shrapnel swept the bridge, killing or wounding all bridge personnel except the captain and two others. The first major section, the 27 long tons (27 t) heavy gunnery control station, was raised on 25 February 2004. Under Article 14, "[a] belligerent war-ship may not prolong its stay in a neutral port beyond the permissible time except on account of damage." Given the location of Montevideo on the River Plate it is somewhat dubious that the sun would set over the sea even at … Maier, Rohde, Stegemann and Umbreit 1991, p. 166. On 13 December at 05:20, the British squadron was proceeding on a course of 060° at 14 knots with HMS Ajax at 34° 34′ South 48° 17′ West, 390 nmi (720 km) east of Montevideo. Product Description. ", "The Second World War created Ajax. Some of these sailors later settled there. Topic World War Two. He decided to engage, despite having received a broadly accurate report from the German naval staff on 4 December, outlining British activity in the River Plate area. Battle of the River Plate, by David Thomas (p. 3). Sort by: Michael Powell Director, Producer, and Screenplay. For victory, the British only had to damage the raider enough so that she was either unable to make the journey or unable to fight a subsequent battle with the Home Fleet (by contrast the Germans would have to destroy the British force without being severely damaged). Continuity mistake: At the end of the film the fleet were instructed to sail towards the burning vessel, which would have meant that they were travelling west - into the setting sun. "Picture Parade" The Royal Command Film: The Battle of the River Plate/"An history of the Cinema" (TV Episode 1956) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Amazon.com. View all Film Film News . Go back to film page The Battle of the River Plate. The figurehead was stored in a Uruguayan naval warehouse following German complaints about exhibiting "Nazi paraphernalia".[22]. Time Out says. Under Article 12, "belligerent war-ships are not permitted to remain in the ports, roadsteads or territorial waters of the said Power for more than twenty-four hours." (1963). An accompanying photograph (above) from the funeral of crew members shows Langsdorff paying tribute with a traditional naval salute, while people beside and behind him—even some clergymen—are giving the Fascist salute. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. Nevertheless, she still steamed at full speed and fired with her one remaining turret. The sun set at 20:48, with Admiral Graf Spee silhouetted against the sun. The port of Mar del Plata on the Argentine coast and 200 mi (170 nmi; 320 km) south of Montevideo would have been a better choice for Admiral Graf Spee. Harwood decided to shadow Admiral Graf Spee and try to attack at night, when he could attack with torpedoes and better use his advantages of speed and manoeuvrability, while minimising his deficiencies in armour. only the tip of the mast remains above the surface. Semi-documentary account of the 1939 trapping of the German pocket battle ship Graf Spee in Montevideo Harbour, and of her subsequent scuttling. Captain Parry of Achilles wrote afterwards: "To this day I do not know why the Admiral Graf Spee did not dispose of us in the Ajax and the Achilles as soon as she had finished with the Exeter". Great Expectations (1975) Michael York stars as Pip in the first colour version of Dickens' classic novel. Exeter was commanded by Captain Frederick Secker Bell. [26], Graves of the sailors from HMS Achilles in The British Cemetery, Montevideo, Uruguay, Admiral Graf Spee's salvaged rangefinder in Montevideo, HMS Achilles, painting by Frank Norton is part of the National Collection of War Art held by Archives New Zealand, This article is about the naval battle. There were no friendly naval bases within reach, nor were any reinforcements available. In the Battle of the River Plate, the Graf Spee was to be pitted against British cruisers. more. In 1997, one of Admiral Graf Spee's 149 mm (5.9 in) secondary gun mounts was raised and restored; it can now be seen outside Montevideo's National Maritime Museum. To protect the feelings of those with painful memories of Nazi Germany, the swastika at the base of the figurehead was covered as it was pulled from the water. She swung out of line and at 06:16 she signaled by lamp: "I think it is a pocket-battleship", and Captain Bell ordered Flag N hoisted to the yard arm — "Enemy in sight". (Also known as Pursuit of the Graf Spee.) While the ship was prevented from leaving the harbour, Captain Langsdorff consulted with his command in Germany. Olynthus was also directed to keep observation between Medanos and Cape San Antonio, off Argentina south of the River Plate estuary (see chart below). Cinematography: Christopher Challis Production Design: Arthur Lawson Film Editor: Reginald Mills Original Music: Brian Easdale Written, Produced & Directed by Michael Powell & Emeric Pressberger The best way so far to see the impressive The Battle of the River Plate. The story of the pursuit of the German battleship 'Graf Spee' by the British Navy at the outset of World War II. One great danger was the surface raiders, huge cruisers called "pocket … Its year of release also meant The Battle of the River Plate was not required to be as propagandist as 49th Parallel. The damage to Admiral Graf Spee, although not extensive, was critical; her fuel system was crippled. The Battle of the River Plate (1956) Tweet. According to Pope, at 11:03 a merchant ship was sighted close to Admiral Graf Spee. Ministry of Defence (Navy), Royal Dockyards . [9] After a few minutes, Admiral Graf Spee called Ajax on W/T, probably on the international watchkeeping frequency of 500 kHz, using both ships' pre-war call-signs, with the signal: "please pick up lifeboats of English steamer". Following a raider-warning radio message from the merchantman Doric Star, which was sunk by Admiral Graf Spee off South Africa, Harwood suspected that the raider would try to strike next at the merchant shipping off the River Plate estuary between Uruguay and Argentina. Shortly after, Exeter fired two torpedoes from her starboard tubes but both missed. Publicity . Twenty minutes later, Ajax and Achilles turned to starboard to bring all their guns to bear, causing Admiral Graf Spee to turn away and lay a smoke screen. Nobody knows for sure if you are playing as the bad guy (or cats in this situation) or the savior of the universe. To reinforce the propaganda effect, these ships — which were waiting just outside the three-mile limit — were ordered to make smoke, which could be clearly seen from the Montevideo waterfront. Rows of simple crosses in the Cementerio del Norte, in the north of the city of Montevideo, mark the burial places of the German dead. [7] Admiral Graf Spee had already sighted mastheads and identified Exeter, but initially suspected that the two light cruisers were smaller destroyers and that the British ships were protecting a merchant convoy, the destruction of which would be a major prize. Film details. 34 in Guelph, Ontario; the Navy League Wrenette Corps (NLWC) Lady Exeter (now disbanded) and the camp shared by all three corps, called Camp Cumberland (this camp no longer exists; it was decommissioned around 1999). In the first major naval battle of World War II, the British Navy must find and destroy a powerful German warship. In the first major naval battle of World War II, the British Navy must find and destroy a … This would have been the opportunity to finish off Exeter. Force G was supported by the oilers RFA Olna, Olynthus, and Orangeleaf. The Battle of the River Plate. But the name of the enemy ship was of course the Graf Spee.[10]. The battle was a major victory for the British, as the damage to Ajax and Achilles was not sufficient to reduce their fighting efficiency, while Exeter, as badly damaged as she was, was able to reach the Falkland Islands for emergency repairs, before returning to Devonport for a 13-month refit, thus enhancing the reputation of First Lord of the Admiralty Winston Churchill. The River Plate Veterans Association . Widely regarded as one of the best and most intelligent British war dramas of the 1950s, The Battle of River Plate is the story of Britain's first significant naval victory in WW2. Montevideo is a port city on the Northern coast near the mouth of the estuary, in Uruguay, while Buenos Aires in Argentina (a country friendly to Germany) is almost 100 miles inland, near where the rivers join. The Battle Cats is their flagship game – a tower defense where you get to play as the alien Battle Cats. Also relevant was Article 16, of which part reads, "A belligerent war-ship may not leave a neutral port or roadstead until twenty-four hours after the departure of a merchant ship flying the flag of its adversary."[16]. Please update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. Lionel Murton Cast. Heartland tourism is popular with fans, who flock to High River near Calgary to see locations from the show, though the whereabouts of the Heartland ranch itself is a closely guarded secret. Captain Bell was forced to break off the action. On the other hand, he knew the British cruisers had a 4–6 kn (4.6–6.9 mph; 7.4–11.1 km/h) speed advantage over Admiral Graf Spee and could in principle stay out of range should they choose to do so, standard cruiser tactics in the presence of a superior force, while calling for reinforcements. Bell and the crew of the Exeter set out to destroy the German battleship Graf, chasing the indestructible Nazi vessel and cornering it in the South Atlantic harbor of Montevideo. The Battle of the River Plate was the first naval battle in the Second World War and the first one of the Battle of the Atlantic in South American waters. At 06:38, Exeter turned so that she could fire her port torpedoes and received two more direct hits from 283 mm (11.1 in) shells. Add more and vote on your favourites! At 10:05, Achilles had overestimated Admiral Graf Spee's speed and she came into range of the German guns. He ordered his squadron to steam toward the position 32° south, 47° west. One of them, Hans Eupel, a former specialist torpedo mechanic, 87 years old in 2005, said that "this is madness, too expensive and senseless. Ships from the Royal Navy’s South American Division took on the might of Germany’s Graf Spee which was successfully attacking merchant shipping in the … The three available cruisers of Force G rendezvoused off the estuary on 12 December and conducted manoeuvres. The battle now turned into a pursuit. Thanked in credits . The battle was for many years re-enacted with large-scale model boats throughout the summer season at Peasholm Park in the British seaside resort of Scarborough. It is also dangerous, as one of the three explosive charges we placed did not explode. Olynthus replenished HMS Ajax and Achilles on 22 November 1939, and Exeter on 26 November, at San Borombon Bay. Admiral Graf Spee (two turrets) was portrayed by the U.S. heavy cruiser USS Salem (three turrets). Directed by Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger. Prisoners taken from merchant ships by Admiral Graf Spee who had been transferred to her supply ship Altmark were freed by a boarding party from the British destroyer HMS Cossack, in the Altmark Incident (16 February 1940)—whilst in Jøssingfjord, at the time neutral Norwegian waters. The Royal Navy assembled nine forces to search for the surface raider. In other cases, it was removed for a variety of practical reasons on the outbreak of the war, but because Admiral Graf Spee was already at sea when the war began, she went into action (and was scuttled) with it attached, thus permitting its recovery. It was a common feature of prewar Nazi warships. Prisoners who had not been transferred to Altmark had remained aboard Admiral Graf Spee during the battle; they were released on arrival in Montevideo. Admiral Graf Spee had been at sea at the start of the Second World War in September 1939, and had sunk several merchantmen in the Indian Ocean and South Atlantic Ocean without loss of life, due to her captain's policy of taking all crews on board before sinking the victim. Three minutes later, Exeter suffered a direct hit on her "B" turret, putting it and its two guns out of action. In 1956, the film The Battle of the River Plate (US title: Pursuit of the Graf Spee) was made of the battle and Admiral Graf Spee's end, with Peter Finch as Langsdorff and Anthony Quayle as Harwood. In fact the two cruisers had been joined only by Cumberland which had arrived at 22:00 on 14 December, after steaming 1,014 nautical miles (1,878 km; 1,167 mi) from the Falkland Islands in 34 hours, at an average of over 90% of her full trials speed attained over much shorter distances. Officers and men of the Royal Navy . The British executed their battle plan: Exeter turned north-west, while Ajax and Achilles, operating together, turned north-east to spread Admiral Graf Spee's fire. Anthony Bushell Cast. Christine is a 1983 film adaptation of Stephen King's novel of the same name. Part of it is Admiral Graf Spee's anchor.[19]. In Auckland, home port for the Royal New Zealand Navy, streets have been named for Achilles, Ajax and Exeter. Battle of Karbala, brief military engagement in which a small party led by the grandson of Muhammad, al-Husayn ibn Ali, was defeated and massacred by an Umayyad army. By attacking from two sides, Harwood hoped to give his lighter warships a chance of overcoming the German advantage of greater range and heavier broadside by dividing the enemy's fire. One of the hunting groups sent by the British Admiralty to search for Admiral Graf Spee, comprising three Royal Navy cruisers, HMS Exeter, Ajax and Achilles (the last from the New Zealand Division), found and engaged their quarry off the estuary of the River Plate close to the coast of Uruguay and Argentina in South America. to have infuriated Adolf Hitler. Exeter opened fire at 06:20, Achilles at 06:21, Exeter's aft guns at 06:22 and Ajax at 06:23. The British Hospital, for example (where the wounded from the battle were taken), was the leading hospital in the city. Admiral Graf Spee's scuttling however was a severe embarrassment and difficult to explain on the basis of publicly available facts. [21] This spread-wing statue of a Nazi eagle with a wreath in its talons containing a swastika was attached to the stern, not the bow like traditional figureheads. Ultimately, he chose to scuttle his ship in the River Plate estuary on 17 December, to avoid unnecessary loss of life for no particular military advantage, a decision that is said[by whom?] At 06:23, a 283 mm (11.1 in) shell burst just short of Exeter, abreast the ship. A radar expert was sent to Montevideo shortly after the scuttling and reported a rotating aerial, probably for gunlaying, transmitting on either 57 or 114 centimetres. The Battle of the River Plate Second World War naval adventure based on the true story of the pursuit of the seemingly unstoppable German battleship Graf Spee. At 09:15, Ajax recovered her aircraft. In a future where people rely on personal robots, Mai feels neglected and alone, until she stumbles upon 7723, a secret experimental robot. On 17 December Achilles was replenished from Olynthus off Rouen Bank. Victory in the Battle of the River Plate, the first major naval engagement of the Second World War, was a great boost to British morale during the ‘Phoney War’.When war broke out in September 1939, the German pocket battleship Graf Spee, commanded by … During this time, his supporting role in an episode of ‘General Electric Theater’ earned him an ‘Emmy’ nomination. Though faster than the Graf Spee, they were all outgunned. His lead role in the detective series ‘Man with a Camera’ (1958-1960) led to more starring roles in a number of low-budget films. Many German veterans did not approve of this restoration attempt, as they considered the wreck to be a war grave and an underwater historical monument that should be respected. It was now clear that Admiral Graf Spee was entering the River Plate estuary. At the same time, the British attempted to feed false intelligence to the Germans that an overwhelming British force was being assembled, including Force H (the aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal and the battlecruiser HMS Renown) by broadcasting a series of signals, on frequencies known to be intercepted by German intelligence. The Battle of the River Plate is a 1956 film starring John Gregson, Anthony Quayle, Peter Finch. This list of The Battle of the River Plate actors includes any The Battle of the River Plate actresses and all other actors from the film. With John Gregson, Anthony Quayle, Ian Hunter, Jack Gwillim. Thanked in credits . See full article on Trailers from Hell Movies & TV. Hamlet (1948) Laurence Olivier's multi-Oscar-winning Shakespeare adaptation. One of its stars with multiple roles, Gilbert M. Anderson (Max Aronson), later took the name "Broncho Billy" Anderson and became famous as the first western film hero - the genre's first cowboy. For the time being, the total force comprised the undamaged Cumberland with a full ammunition load, and the damaged Ajax and Achilles with depleted stocks of shells. Cast & Crew. The shadowing continued for the rest of the day until 19:15, when Admiral Graf Spee turned and opened fire on Ajax, which turned away under a smoke screen. From her opening salvo, Admiral Graf Spee′s gunfire proved fairly accurate, her third salvo straddling Exeter. The battle in the South Atlantic was the first major naval battle of World War Two . Peter Illing Cast. Commander United States Sixth Fleet . The battle helped secure the position of the Umayyad dynasty, but it is commemorated … Pursuit of the Graf Spee (1956) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 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