The Norwegian Raid That Changed WWII Forever

Описание: Operation Gunnerside: The Daring Raid That Changed History!
The Norwegian Commando Raid That Changed WW2 (WW2 Documentary)
On a frozen February night in 1943, Norway’s snowy silence was pierced by the blare of alarms, barking guard dogs and spotlights slashing through the darkness. The world’s largest heavy water plant had just been sabotaged!
In this video, using the latest maps, unique wartime footage, as well as the personal stories of those who were there, we’ll follow in the ski tracks of those brave commandos who stopped the German atomic program in its tracks.

This is the story of Operation Gunnerside

Sources:
• Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies
• Report Part Title: Operation “Gunnerside”:
• Report Part Author(s): Joachim Rønneberg
• Report Title: The Race for Norwegian Heavy ater, 1940-1945
• Report Author(s): Olav Njølstad, Ole Kristian Grimnes, Joachim Rønneberg and
• Bertrand Goldschmidt
• Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies (1995)
• Stable URL: http://www.jstor.com/stable/resrep203...

General Sources:
• US National Archives (NARA)
• Google Earth Pro & Web Versions
• Maptiler Pro (Desktop Version)

Credits:
• Research & Script: Gerhard Cronjé
• Narration: Dan Hill
• Editor: Shane Greer
• Production & Thumbnail Design: Linus Klaßen
• Music & Sound Effects: Shane Greer
• Dubbing: Lydie Moreno & Julius HoubenGerma




Join us as we dive into the thrilling story of Operation Gunnerside, the audacious raid that turned the tide in World War II! This retelling captures the bravery and ingenuity of the Norwegian commandos who took on the formidable Nazi regime to sabotage the heavy water production essential for atomic bombs. With breathtaking visuals and a captivating male narration, this video brings history to life, showcasing the daring tactics and teamwork that made this operation legendary. Witness how this pivotal moment changed the course of history! Don't forget to like and share this video with fellow history enthusiasts!

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OUTLINE:

00:00:00 A New Kind of Threat
00:06:28 The Fortress of Heavy Water
00:14:01 A Prelude to Tragedy
00:20:13 Forging the Tip of the Spear
00:27:05 A Brutal Beginning
00:34:22 An Impossible Approach
00:41:40 Into the Belly of the Beast
00:48:23 The Detonation
00:55:23 A Victory for the Ages
01:04:52 The Silent Architects—Unsung Allies in the Shadows
01:08:19 Shadows on the Airwaves—The Battle for Communication
01:11:00 The Winter Web—Sabotage Networks and Local Resistance
01:13:25 The Escape—A Race Against the Elements
01:15:44 Debriefing in the Shadows—Intelligence, Interrogation, and Aftermath