Admiral Graf Spee: The Untold Story of World War II's Legendary Ship

Explore the untold story of the legendary World War II ship, the Admiral Graf Spee. Discover how this Deutschland-class Panzerschiff, also known as a "pocket battleship," played a pivotal role in early naval strategies, propaganda efforts, and psychological warfare during the conflict. From its unique design as a compromise between battleships and cruisers to its successful raids on Allied merchant ships, delve into the strategic significance of the Graf Spee. Learn about its most famous battle, the Battle of the River Plate, and the events leading to its scuttling in Montevideo. Uncover the propaganda warfare surrounding the Graf Spee and its lasting legacy in popular culture and historical memory. Gain valuable insights into naval strategy, military history, and the complexities of warfare in the early 20th century through the lens of this iconic warship.

[@MichaelCampin]

You should watch the film Battle of the River Plate, 2 HMS cruisers and 1 HMNZS took it apart.

[@historytimechannel]

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[@donm3227]

Untold if you have never bothered to pick up a book on the subject

[@historytimechannel]

The entire content of the video discussion was created by AI. But I believe that you definitely know more

[@jsharpe45]

Your video isn't offensive, it's just a bit irritating. However, I must commend you for pointing out the critical damage in regard to the fuel polishing system, which would have prevented the Graf Spee from making it back to a European base. The other thing was the ammunition expended during the battle. Something like 80% of the 11-inch ammo had been expended, even though the Exeter had been severely damaged, and neither Ajax nor Achilles were in any shape to continue the fight, the British managed to convince the Germans that there was an overwhelming force weighting for them. Add to that Hitler telling then not to let the ship be interned, all led to the scuttling of the Spee.

[@historytimechannel]

Yes thanks

[@jsharpe45]

@@historytimechannel you're welcome, I do enjoy your channel, and for the most part you do a good job, on a wide verity of subjects, which is not easy., so thank you for presenting what is, for the most part, an informative and accurate account of things of historical interest to the average person. J. Sharpe BA/MA

[@historytimechannel]

@@jsharpe45 Thanks bro

[@NopiusMaximus]

Captain Langsdorff was a commander of the old school. A man of honor who valued the lives of his crew and felt that his duty required him to share the fate of his ship. He should be remembered!

[@historytimechannel]

Yes of course. he was a great person

[@jsharpe45]

I hate AI, can't even pronounce the ships name correctly.

[@historytimechannel]

Sorry if my video offends you

[@philipgard6762]

Very poor AI talking in this one.

[@historytimechannel]

Thank you for the critical opinion. I respect him

[@MichaelCampin]

Bismarck only managed to sink HMS Hood and Tirpitz didnt do too much as it was sunk by the RAF although the RN dispute this as she didnt totally sink.

[@historytimechannel]

OK. I see that you know more than official history

[@MichaelCampin]

@@historytimechannel no because the decks weren't underwater the RN dispute it was sunk by the RAF it's common knowledge

[@historytimechannel]

@@MichaelCampin ok 👍