Released in cinemas today, The Commander (or Comandante in its native Italian) tells the incredible true story of a World War 2 submarine captain who sacrificially rescued 26 Belgian survivors after sinking their ship, the Kabalo, which was carrying aircraft spare parts for the British.

Taking them all on board meant his overcrowded vessel, the Cappellini, had to remain surfaced for three days.

This, therefore, put the lives of both crews in danger, as they were visible to the British Royal…