The video distinguishes the full County from Exeter and argues that Graf Spee avoided taking on such a ship despite its six 11-inch guns and armour. When Graf Spee was ultimately pressured into port after River Plate, the arrival of a full County strengthened the threat of further British intervention. A ship can influence an enemy's choices without firing a decisive salvo. Berwick's repeated near-misses with the raider also show the difference between a ship existing in fleet totals and being available at the decisive place and time.
Notable Point · 48:11-50:47
Berwick and the deterrent value of a full County
Berwick's near-misses with Graf Spee underline how a full eight-gun County could alter a raider's risk calculation.