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The Battles of Coronel and Falkland Islands

Rail, Road and Sea • War, UR

This dramatic reconstruction of two decisive naval battles from the First World War is one of the finest films of the British silent era. Walter Summers’ film was originally released on Armistice Day 1927 to act as a memorial to the thousands who died in the Battle of Coronel, triumph for German Admiral von Spee, and the retaliatory strike by ace British tactician Admiral Fisher six weeks later.

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World War I, Royal Navy, German Navy, Battles of the Coronel and Falkland Islands, Shipping disasters, Field communications, Artillery, Falkland Islands, Marine rescue, Naval bases, Barham, Warships
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Walter Summers director

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