Battle of the River Plate A GQ Scenario by Jimmy Sperling Weather Visibility 120" Wind 6" from SE Sea State 3 Victory Conditions Decisive German Victory: Sink Ajax, Achilles and Exeter or inflict at least 50% damage to each ship before disengaging or forcing Hunting Force G to disengage. Tactical German Victory: Damage each cruiser sufficiently enough to maintain a 2" or greater speed advantage and disengage from Hunting Force G pursuit. Decisive British Victory: Sink Graf Spee. Tactical British Victory: Damage Graf Spee at least 25% and avoid damage sufficiently to maintain a 2" or greater speed advantage with at least one cruiser and maintain contact with Graf Spee. Notes Special Rules: Graf Spee's aircraft is out of commission due to an engine failure. Disengaging: Disengaging from the enemy occurs if Graf Spee withdraws and has superior tactical speed, causing the British to lose contact. (Per GQ1, Part III, Campaign Operations, Tactical Battles 1) a) - Page 29). Graf Spee Captain Hans Langsdorff British Interception Force Hunting Force G Flagship Commodore Henry Harwood Ships in Squadron GQHelper Copyright 1998-1999 Miradan Naval/ General Quarters / Home