05.04.2009, 18:46
Please do not get me wrong, the German Navy (especially the Submarine Service) served their country well. I did not intend to diminish their contribution. My Father's family all served in the RN during WWII.
You mention the damage done to the Spee, but the damage done to the Exeter and the two light cruisers was considerable as well. The Spee's main armament was quite formidable and I think it was still fully operational, range finding by spotting the fall of shot and making necessary corrections is possible. I only think that the course of history may have been changed if she had come out fighting, whatever the outcome.
Please accept my apologies if I have offended you in any way, that was not my intention.
GJE52
You mention the damage done to the Spee, but the damage done to the Exeter and the two light cruisers was considerable as well. The Spee's main armament was quite formidable and I think it was still fully operational, range finding by spotting the fall of shot and making necessary corrections is possible. I only think that the course of history may have been changed if she had come out fighting, whatever the outcome.
Please accept my apologies if I have offended you in any way, that was not my intention.
GJE52