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About The Norwegian Commandoes That Stopped The German Nuclear Program

The Nazi nuclear program was fuelled using heavy water made at the Vemork hydroelectricity plant in Norway.With the fate of WW2 hanging in the balance it was crucial that the allies kept nuclear weapons out of Hitler's hands at any cost. This feat was pulled off by a team of Norwegian commandoes who have been almost forgotten to history. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

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Title
The Norwegian Commandoes That Stopped The German Nuclear Program
Category
Society
Runtime
52 minutes
Language
English
Publisher
War Stories

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