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Blitz, Lee and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare are probably the most prominent World War 2 films to release in cinemas this year. Yet occasionally a hidden gem with a lower budget goes under the radar… the submarine radar, for that matter. And what makes it even more inspiring is that it involved saving enemy men who would have otherwise drowned.

Read more After sinking a Belgian ship called the Kabalo, he had his crew rescue the survivors treading water. Unable to dive due to an overcrowded vessel, he was forced to navigate on the surface for three days to get the men to safety, all the while being targeted by the British Royal Navy. Don't miss We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.

This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy. The first half of the film depicts life aboard the cramped and sweaty submarine at war as the men reckon with their mission, while the second half sees them dealing with the Belgian survivors.

Nevertheless, the sacrificial loving of enemies is touching and, as the Commander himself points out, the opposite of how the Nazis would have dealt with the shipwrecked men in the water. The Commander will be released in select UK cinemas on Friday and will be available on demand from December 23, The Commander official trailer.