Lost Ships The Last Broadside

EXPERIENCE THE DRAMATIC UNDERWATER SEARCH FOR HITLER'S SECRET WEAPON Fascination with sunken ships has never been stronger and host Mensun Bound of0xford University is the leading explorer uncovering these historic vessels. Join this real-life "Indiana Jones" for extraordinary adventures in history and the dangers of the ocean floor as he searches for the most important underwater discoveries of our time. Using ground-breaking computer animation, amazing underwater footage, historical reereations and archival film and photos, Mensun Bound weaves two riveting stories together: the times and people of each great sunken ship, and the drama its discovery and exploration. Each is an unforgettable story THE LAST BROADSIDE The pocket battleship Graf Spee was one of Hitler's "secret weapons" as WWII began, but in a story that riveted the world's attention for days in December of 1939, she was tracked down and engaged off the coast of South America by three British warships. Graf Spee riddled the British ships during the furious battle, apparently scoring a victory. But, mysteriously, the German captain broke off the battle and took refuge in the nearest port. Once there, Graf Spee would either have to take on the British fleet or be interned. With hundreds of thousands watching and a worldwide radio audience listening, anticipating battle, this extraordinary story of honor and defeat ended in surprise. Follow the LOST SHIPS team as they search for this elusive warrior