Almost 81 years ago to the day, a German naval officer by the name of captain Hans Langsdorff put on his uniform, wrapped himself in a German flag, and shot himself in the head. Just three days ...
In June 1939 HMS Exeter has nearly finish her commission in the West Indies and South American station, when we found out we were to go from Bermuda to New York to represent the Royal Navy at the ...
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This Sunday, December first members of the HMS Ajax and River Plate Veterans leave for Chile, Uruguay and Argentina to recall events of the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the River Plate, 13 ...
On 16 January 1939, we commissioned HMS AJAX for a stint of two and a half years on the South Atlantic Station. At the end of January, we sailed for Bermuda, which was to be our base. We were due to ...
This Sunday, December first members of the HMS Ajax and River Plate Veterans leave for Chile, Uruguay and Argentina to recall events of the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the River Plate, 13 ...
A member: remembers December 13 1939 — Battle of the River Plate. (Sixty five years ago) In June 1939 HMS Exeter has nearly finish her commission in the West Indies and South American station, when we ...
On 16 January 1939, we commissioned HMS AJAX for a stint of two and a half years on the South Atlantic Station. At the end of January, we sailed for Bermuda, which was to be our base. We were due to ...