When I was a child around 12 years old I read about the hunt for the Graf Spee as I did many Royal Navy exploits because my father was a officer in the navy during the 50's and it was expected I'd join the Royal Navy when I was old enough............Much to his disappointment when I joined the Royal Signals instead
Anyway I'm digressing......I remember one of the cruisers engaging Graf Spee had sustained substanial damage that she withdrew to the Falklands Islands for repairs.
A year or so later the Argentinians invaded the islands and I remember everyone was amazed how a 13 year old (Me) knew where the Falklands Islands were and knew so much about the Islands.
Ok I'll get my coat
