Heroes of Telemark: Sabotaging Hitler's atomic bomb, Norway 1942-44

by David Greentree, Mark Stacey (Illustrator), Peter Dennis (Illustrator)

Overview

In May 1941, the Norwegian Section of SOE received a dossier warning of the dangers of a hydroelectric fertilizer plant in Norway. Vemork produced heavy water, an essential part of making plutonium for nuclear weapons. When the Germans overran Norway the entire stock had been smuggled out of the country, but the plant was intact and soon producing heavy water again, destined for the German nuclear program.

Despite the difficulties of getting to and operating in such a remote, hostile area, SOE decided it had to destroy the plant. Six ski-borne commandos had the task of slipping past 300 heavily armed guards and passing through a ravine the Germans thought impassable.

Fully illustrated with stunning new commissioned artwork, this is the thrilling story of the daring Norwegian-led SOE raid that prevented Hitler from building an atomic bomb.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781472827678
Publisher:	Bloomsbury USA
Publication date:	11/20/2018
Series:	Raid , #50
Pages:	80
Product dimensions:	7.10(w) x 9.50(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

David Greentree graduated from the University of York with a BA in History before completing an MA in War Studies at King's College London and qualifying as a lecturer in Further Education. In 1995 he accepted a commission in the Royal Air Force and has served in a variety of locations, including Afghanistan and Oman. He has written several books for Osprey, focusing on British military history and World War II.

Mark Stacey was born in Manchester, UK, in 1964 and has been a freelance illustrator since 1987. He has a lifelong interest in all periods of history, particularly military history, and has specialized in this area throughout his career. He now lives and works in Cornwall.

Peter Dennis was inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn, leading him to study Illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. A keen wargamer and modelmaker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK.

Table of Contents

introduction /Origins /Initial Strategy /The Plan /The Raid /Analysis and Conclusion /Further Reading /Index

Editorial Reviews

This 80-page paperback is richly illustrated by photographs, maps and artwork by the team of Peter Dennis and Mark Stacey. It's a riveting account of a raid that helped the Allies beat Adolf Hitler to the punch in the race to build an atomic bomb.” —Toy Soldier & Model Figure Magazine

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