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The Raiders of Telemark 1940-1944

S1 · E10 · 05 Aug 2001

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Some of the most vital raids undertaken by Allied forces during World War 2, were those against a remote factory in Telemark, Norway. For here the Germans were producing "heavy water", a vital component in the development of Hitler's atomic bomb. The courage of a few brave men played a crucial part in ensuring that the Germans lost the race to build the ultimate weapon.