The Men Who Destroyed Germany's Nuclear Bomb Program
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British intelligence fears Germany may be close to a weapon that could win them World War II. As German scientists cultivate a fledgling nuclear weapons program at a heavy water plant in Telemark, Norway, the British devise a plan to infiltrate and sabotage the heavily-guarded plant. This is the story of the special operation forces who led those missions-the men of Operation Grouse, Operation Freshman, and Operation Gunnerside.
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Gallagher, T. (2010). Assault in Norway: Sabotaging the Nazi Nuclear Program. Lyons Press.
Jorgensen, T. J. (2018, February 23). Operation gunnerside: The Norwegian attack on heavy water that deprived the Nazis of the atomic bomb. Scientific American. Retrieved April 29, 2022, from www.scientificamerican.com/ar...
National Museum of Nuclear Science & History. (2016, October 18). German Atomic Bomb Project. Atomic Heritage Foundation. Retrieved April 29, 2022, from www.atomicheritage.org/histor...
Nordahl , M. (2020, September 8). Heavy water mission that failed. Science Norway. Retrieved April 29, 2022, from sciencenorway.no/forskningno-...
Worrall, S. (2021, May 3). Inside the daring mission that thwarted a Nazi atomic bomb. National Geographic. Retrieved April 29, 2022, from www.nationalgeographic.com/hi...
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@OleOlson
2 жыл бұрын
I know quality content creators need to make income to support their efforts, but just be careful about how you do this. Too long of advertisements at the start of a video have an adverse effect on viewership and reach, not to mention subscriber retention. This one isn't too bad, just trying to add this gentle reminder to bring this to your attention because I really like this channel. Personally, I believe Astrum handles this well. He just mentions who is sponsoring his videos at the beginning, but then will a short advert at the very end, and usually not do a comment advert, though does write about his Patreon every once in a while. The less intrusive the ads, the better.
It’s just so hard to imagine how unfathomably BADASS these men were. Back in the days of no complex electronics or satellite guiding, or drones, or anything like that, they braved the wilderness into a Nazi secret weapons plant. Fuck man. “If the soldiers walked out of the barracks, the commandos would go down shooting.” BAD. ASS.
@L_Train
2 жыл бұрын
You have the wrong idea. Hearing them talk from when I was a kid, they were just regular people doing a job that needed to be done
@timbeaver9790
2 жыл бұрын
They are you. They had the privilege and honor to live in terrible times, and for that they'll be remembered.
@joetheperformer
2 жыл бұрын
@@L_Train that’s a good way of looking at it. Who was in your life that told these stories? And what did they do?
@joetheperformer
2 жыл бұрын
@@timbeaver9790 that particular generation definitely went through some shit.
@thecount1374
2 жыл бұрын
like the SAS
I know it's a tiny detail, but I've read this story before and the Norwegians that took the man hostage made sure he was safe from the blast, and also took an extra 2 minutes to help him find his glasses because he lost them lol. Norway is so underrated when it comes to their military. You guys are legends
@HistoryDose
Жыл бұрын
True!
@skylarmathison1481
Жыл бұрын
@@HistoryDose thanks for your reply! You're like a celeb to me lol, can't wait for your growth bud!
@tozaski
4 ай бұрын
Thx for the positive comments. Alot of people say the Norwegians were useless in ww2.
This channel has the most immersive and well made history videos out there. Focusing on the less known but equally as interesting topics and eras really is something more channels should be doing. Keep up the good work.
@HistoryDose
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Joe (my brother and the artist/editor) and I put a ton of work into making each one immersive with music, color pallet, narration, etc., so this is great to hear
@MZ-nj1hs
2 жыл бұрын
@@HistoryDose really appreciate the work you and Joe put into these.
@Krabbeify
2 жыл бұрын
@@HistoryDose and it shows! Thank you all for creating and sharing these amazing videos.
@kdlovesbeer5798
2 жыл бұрын
@@HistoryDose it’s absolutely incredible I will continue to recommend your channel as much as I can!!!
@HistoryDose
2 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
My grandfather served in the RAF and he told me about this as a boy, I revered and respected him. I lost my father recently and he bequeathed me my grandfather and great grandfathers war medals. Thank you for this.
You can all thank me for destroying the nazis heavywater. Took me an hour to clear out all the enemy positions in Battlefield
@FirstLast-ws7zw
2 жыл бұрын
thank you
@HistoryDose
2 жыл бұрын
A true honor to have a decorated Norwegian war hero, Mr. SpaceMonkeyBoi, here for the premiere
@willek1335
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service in Battlefield.
@L_Train
2 жыл бұрын
do you think you're cute or something? not funny. not creative. not original. Disrespectful.
@adamnordskog1231
9 ай бұрын
You must be a pure bred sled dog then
You're literally the only channel to me that makes very well made history stories very immersive with epic art style and epicnes. Like to me your literally telling a legendary tale, but its all actual history, love this channel keep it up! :)
@CorbCorbin
Жыл бұрын
Epic
Having a cabin where they landed, and driving past Vemork is a regular occurrence, I'll say the landscape is pretty extra ordinary. Even for Norwegian standards. The description was well articulated. +1
This literally has the hallmarks of a great movie, i'm surprised no one's gone to the effort and made one (as far as I know)
@whalelegs7593
2 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I was thinking the whole time.
@Magim1001
2 жыл бұрын
There is a Norwegian show about it called The Heavy Water War
@cellestinohernendes3081
2 жыл бұрын
The Heroes of Telemark is loosely based on this story.
@PS1212
11 ай бұрын
@@Magim1001 THANK YOU FOR THIS RECOMMENDATION, in canada; external media like this is NEVER advertised
Your narrative style and the images you show are a huge reason why I love your channel and your storytelling! Fantastic work and I cannot wait for the next one.
@HistoryDose
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, Johnny
Love hearing about missions like this. Things that ALTER direction of history if successful. Also loved that the fireteam stayed in the redzone for months hoping someone comes to find them! super cool.
I remember reading about this from a display sign on my Route 66 trip. An elderly Norwegian man named Christian Christiansen (really) moved to Gardner, Illinois and found out about the plant by a newspaper. He used his boyhood recollections to help the Allies find their way to the plant. At least that’s what the sign claimed, the town might have been trying to drum up interest in the area.
@mortensuperlite
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this. I had to google this Norwegian and I can confirm you that this guy had nothing to do with bombing off this factory. Regards
@More_Row
Жыл бұрын
@@mortensuperlite as far as google is concerned anyway
It's really cool that you're talking about subjects that are not really talked about when it comes to WW2 but are really super interesting. I'm really glad I found your channel
This was incredible. The narration, the music, the drawings. Very well done and I look forward to future documentaries. One thing I wish was added was the names of the troops that were part of this mission. Their names should be honored more.
one of my favourite stories of the war, glad you covered it
There’s an excellent book on Grouse/Freshman/Gunnerside by Damien Lewis. I picked it up after watching The Heroes of Telemark and can confirm that it’s a must read for anybody with an interest in WW2 history.
Every video put out by this channel is a masterpiece.
I love how often you use alliterations. Super pleasing to listen to.
Such intricate detail in the writing and paint work of these videos is as unique as I’ve ever seen on KZread
Dude... does this guy have behind the scenes editing.... beautiful and masterful
Great to see, that the colour palette is consistent in all your videos, it's not all over the place, as in some other youtubers' case. If you end up doing a video on Hungary's history, we'd be glad to help! :) Cheers - The Hungarian Civil Guard
You and the team my favourite youtube channel hands down. I wish there was more videos since i binge watched all of them! Keep up the amazing work brother!!!
This Heroic tale is probadly the most widely known tale from Norways occupation in ww2. Here in Norway we call it "Tungtvannsaksjonen" (crudely translated "heavywater action"
Fantastic content as usual. You guys are quality, the cinematic approach and the narration are beyond perfect. And amidst all of it, we end up learning something new as well. Thank you 🙏
just like every other episode, the art is on a league of its own, absolutely stunning
No one paints pictures of history better than this channel. It's so emersive
How have I not seen this yet? I am a huge fan of the channel and this is the most legendary story from where I live. There are way more to this story that makes it even more badass.
I'm beginning to love your channel! Great work from you both. Your voice and the style of presentation is really good. Thanks for all the work!
Could you do a video on Moe Burg? He was a baseball player turned OSS spy, and played a crucial role in uncovering the germans progress regarding the atom bomb.
This is probably the inspiration for quite a few movies. I have had some crazy adventures...but this is next level.
I forgot to leave a comment yesterday when I watched, amazing video as always! You find some amazing stories to cover that are not well known. Thanks again for the hard work!!
@HistoryDose
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Strat!
This was phenomenal. The artwork is truly beautiful.
The quality of these videos is just so impressive !
This felt like a very intense sniper elite mission, badass
Incredible Narration, Artwork and script. I love this channel more with every upload
Really enjoyed this one. The one on the gallowglasses recently was brilliant too. I'd love to see more stuff on Irish history, it has largely been ignored
This is by far one of my favorite episodes you've done, glad it showed up can't remember if I watched it but now I can't forget it
@HistoryDose
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! This one never took off views-wise, but I’m glad you liked it!
This channel is an experience, you get so immersed, truly amazing. I can’t wait for whatever is next, fantastic work by you two (not sure if you’re two or three actually) Btw whatever happened to the worker that was held at gunpoint?
@HistoryDose
2 жыл бұрын
Just two people. Ronneberg let him and another captive go, and told them to get to a balcony so that they wouldn’t be harmed by the explosion, which they did. I’m unsure of what became of them afterward, though.
@skylarmathison1481
Жыл бұрын
They also had a 2 or 3 minute delay in their plan because they literally helped the man (he was older) find his glasses because he lost them lol
This was awesome man good job ❤️
I've come back to this video for the third time. This story is too intense. Thank you so much
@HistoryDose
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it! It’s a short one, but it was a lot of fun to make
Always enjoyed this story, and you did a wonderful job telling it 👍
You had me immersed man something I very rarely ever experience on YT, videos are top tire!! Got my sub hell I should be able to give you 10 with this kind of content!!
The production is incredible! This is quality storytelling. Subbed!
Your videos are the best history videos I ever saw! I can't wait for the next video!
This was unbelievable! I had no idea this happened. If this story was a live action movie then i would think it was too unrealistic. Love how some of your videos seem to alter the artstyle a little as needed for the vibe. I haven't gotten to your newer vids yet, but i think this is your best video that's under 10 minutes I've seen so far.
This channel is amazing,....the narration makes everything so intense,....i hope you maintain the format and don't switch to voice actors like some youtubers,....subscribed.
Amazing documentary, incredible narration and awesome animation Greetings from Norway:)
I can't get enough of your channel.
Can't enough of your channel and content. It's hands-down the best history focused channel I've found on youtube. Love the fantastic artwork as well - makes for a very immersive and rich experience. You and your brother are hyper-talented! Only complaint is there's not like a hundred more of these videos to watch, haha! Keep up the great work!!
@HistoryDose
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!! Haha we’re going to be much more consistent with uploads this year
Holy...this story is so incredible, it sounds like a stealth mission straight out of a video game.
@gaminginmotion8725
2 жыл бұрын
There’s a mission similar in battlefield
These videos are SOOOOOO SICK... I only wish they were longer!! Every story is about fascinating history and i LOVE the excellent artwork and narration.. definitly one of my top favorite channels on all of youtube.. Wow what a story..the courage and ingenuity and daring of those young men....to accomplish such a task and make it away is absolutely amazing.. my grandfather fought for canada in PP light jnfantry.. fought mostly in italy and france.. he was 17 when he went to war. Those were some brave men back then.. i salute them. Absolutely top notch video.🙏💪💪💪 Thanyou very much!
Ray Mears' book on this - The Real Heroes of Telemark is a fantastically detailed account of this extraordinary raid
@BongoBaggins
Жыл бұрын
It's only a short video so a lot has been missed out: The Germans didn't guard the ravine because an ascent assault was thought impossible. The charges were set with a timer thought too short for the team to escape, to ensure the charges weren't found and disarmed before they went off. The team escaped anyway. One of the members took shelter in a hotel - which was raided at random by Germans due a rebuff of a general by a Norwegian waitress. The man jumped off a lorry and escaped, dodging bullets and grenades, eventually outpacing the chasing Germans and out smarting (killing) the last and only German who could keep up. The entire story is astonishing.
This video is unreal! How is this story not more well known. Like a movie or something
Please please PLEASE do a video on Belisarius!!! I loved the one on Stilicho and I feel he is also a character with a rich history! Love the vids
Amazing video guys 👍🏼
Just subscribed, great video all around! Thumbnail wasn't a lie (I always dislike videos and click off on videos like that) and the content was intense, immersive and very well narrated.
Nice to see modern history content now and then
Incredible content - the artwork brings such a creative sense of story to history. I’d love to see another World War II video!
Excellent video as always
Never knew about any of these operations. Your channel rocks
Watching your new video on Boudica makes me want to fund your travels with your brother to get more incredible, forgotten historical content. Your brother's art along with your narration are absolutely speculatar. I'm on a rewatching marathon of all your almost unbelievable content. Thank you so much guys! P.S. Thank you for covering my country in your prior video, I'm always so excited every time you and your brother post one of your stunning videos.
@HistoryDose
11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for the kind words! Glad you’re enjoying the rewatch!
Of the videos you made, this one is my favourite! Please consider covering more ww2 missions in future!
@HistoryDose
Жыл бұрын
Happy to hear you liked it! This one never hit the algorithm, but I’d love to cover more WWII in the future
Great video!! Loved it it was so informative
Hey just got recommend your channel thankfully. You have a instant sub.
Another great video. Thank you and keep up with the great work. 👍👍👍👍👍
This channel is absolutely insane big commitment
this would make a banger of a movie
Amazing video loved it. It would be great if you guys could also make a video on the European Conquest if the Caribbean
i literally don't have the words to describe how engaging and well-made all your videos are
@HistoryDose
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Sadly, this one actually never got popular, but I’m glad you found it engaging!
Great video guys!
these videos are awesome man keep it up
@mayonnaisebagel2453
2 жыл бұрын
like seriously i've watched the crazy joe one like 10 times
@HistoryDose
2 жыл бұрын
Haha that is awesome. Crazy Joe was a lot of fun to make. I’d love to return to the Mafia genre
@mayonnaisebagel2453
2 жыл бұрын
@@HistoryDose YES! Would love to see that!
The narration, animation and artistry of these videos are amazing
@HistoryDose
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul!
Yo the soundtrack for this video is phenomenal, like it gets my adrenaline pumping right away.
It is frankly absurd that this episode has less than 100k views. So, so good
you guys have become one of my favourite KZread channels
Amazing as usual!
What bravery and resourcefulness against incredibly diffucult odds!
These videos are very good, beautiful paintings and narration 👍
Amazing video, amazing editing, amazing narrator, everything is amazing and under 50k views absolutely sickening
@HistoryDose
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! No idea why this one has fallen on its face, but it’s certainly not a good sign.
@LisaBowers
2 жыл бұрын
@@HistoryDose This video was fascinating and beautifully done. However, I just watched it today because my KZread feed has been filled with the Depp/Heard trial instead of actual channels that I'm subscribed to. Maybe that's what happened? Hopefully the viewership will pick up now. By the way, I never did well in history in school. Every time I watch one of your videos, I learn something new. Thank you for that!
Great videos they always leave you wanting more 👌👏
Love to hear something about Brian Boru the high king of Ireland who fought the Vikings
Another great video!
Your story telling is so good 😁
I watch every video you guys put out you are awesome :)
Great work guys!
@HistoryDose
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Santiago!
Y'all make amazing videos. Your sound and visuals are top notch man
More ww2 videos please. Love the content
I love this channel! The attention to detail both in the storytelling and artwork os immersive and captivating. You guys do incredible work. Keep it up!
@HistoryDose
7 ай бұрын
Thanks! This video never took off but I liked the way it came out!
Great video. I love this channel.
I would love to see a video on the Boer Wars !
Now this is how you teach people, entertaining and interesting. Yall get it!
amazing story and great art as always
Excellent video love the channel
Loved this one!
Compelling stories, dynamic pacing, authentic artwork ...& factual relevance. Standard setting material
@HistoryDose
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks David!
Me and the boys called it on that community post, had to be Gunnerside 😎
@HistoryDose
2 жыл бұрын
You guys are insanely good at guessing from vague images
Excellent Content.
amazingly told....
Surprised there hasn't been a movie about this.
Another great video