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Flashless cordite and The Battle of the River Plate film

The film did not use flashless cordite; its use in the historical battle is considered likely but remains uncertain.

Battle Of The River Plate Cordite

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Question

Was flashless cordite used in filming The Battle of the River Plate?

Short answer

No. Flashless cordite was thought likely in the real battle, but not in the filming.

Notes

Flashless cordite is thought likely to have been used in the real battle. Its use in the filming is rejected. The historical comparison remains tentative.