The strategic situation: The Pacific theatre ; Von Spee sails ; The Emden at large ; Escaping the trap ; Corking the bottle -- Chronology -- Opposing commanders : German commanders ; British commanders -- Opposing plans : German plans ; British plans -- Opposing forces : The German East Asian Squadron -- Die Ostasiengeschwader ; The British 4th Cruiser Squadron, The British South Atlantic Station -- The campaign: The battle of Coronel ; A costly delay ; The battle of the Falkland Islands ; The 'general chase" -- Aftermath.