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Originally Posted by Jimbuna
The Graf Spee is represented by USS Salem which has three triple gun turrets - yet in the Captain's cabin is a photograph of the real Graf Spee which had just two turrets.
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Their justification was the fact that for part of her journey Graf Spee was disguised with a false second turret, which I believe was mentioned in the movie. On the other hand the false turret was butted right up against the superstructure, couldn't turn, and only had two barrels.
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Likewise, HMS Ajax is represented by a Sheffield class cruiser with four triple gun turrets - yet in the fire control area there are just eight lights to indicate guns ready to fire.
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On the other hand HMNZS
Achilles and HMS
Cumberland were played by themselves.
My personal favorite part of the movie is the flurry of messages at the end which convince Langsdorff he doesn't have a chance and must scuttle his ship. I thought that part was portrayed brilliantly.
I have a copy of the book
Battle of the River Plate by Dudley Pope, and as good as the film is the book is even better.