Some men just refuse to die.
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Jan Baalsrud and World War II’s Greatest Escape (Part One)
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Jan Baalsrud and World War II’s Greatest Escape (Part Two)
Some men just refuse to die.
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Jan Baalsrud and World War II’s Greatest Escape (Book and Music Information)
The books included in producing this podcast were:
“Defiant Courage,” by Astrid Karlsen Scott, and,
“We Die Alone,” by David Howarth.
The music used in this podcast consisted of “The Awakening,” in the part one intro and part two outro, and “The Battle of 1066,” in the part one outro and part two intro. both were composed by Patrick Patrikios.
The Heroes of Telemark: Norway’s Secret War Against Hitler’s Atomic Dreams (Part One)
Shortly after the conquest of Norway by Nazi Germany, Allied intelligence determined that an electrical plant at Rjukan, Norway was providing a crucial element in a potential German atomic bomb. As a result, Norwegian commandos embarked on one of the most successful and heroic operations of World War II.
Discover the untold story of the Norwegian heroes who sabotaged Hitler’s atomic weapons program. This episode delves into the daring Operation Freshman and the subsequent Operation Gunnerside, revealing how a small group of resistance fighters and Allied commandos risked everything to destroy the Nazi heavy water production facility at Vemork. Learn about Leif Tronstadt, the brilliant chemist-turned-spy, and the brave men who skied across treacherous terrain to change the course of World War II. Uncover the high-stakes world of wartime espionage, cutting-edge science, and unsung heroism in this gripping tale of courage against overwhelming odds.
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The Heroes of Telemark: Norway’s Secret War Against Hitler’s Atomic Dreams (Part Two)
Shortly after the conquest of Norway by Nazi Germany, Allied intelligence determined that an electrical plant at Rjukan, Norway was providing a crucial element in a potential German atomic bomb. As a result, Norwegian commandos embarked on one of the most successful and heroic operations of World War II.
Discover the untold story of the Norwegian heroes who sabotaged Hitler’s atomic weapons program. This episode delves into the daring Operation Freshman and the subsequent Operation Gunnerside, revealing how a small group of resistance fighters and Allied commandos risked everything to destroy the Nazi heavy water production facility at Vemork. Learn about Leif Tronstadt, the brilliant chemist-turned-spy, and the brave men who skied across treacherous terrain to change the course of World War II. Uncover the high-stakes world of wartime espionage, cutting-edge science, and unsung heroism in this gripping tale of courage against overwhelming odds.
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The Heroes of Telemark: Norway’s Secret War Against Hitler’s Atomic Dreams (Book and Music Information)
The books used in the making of this podcast included:
“The Winter Fortress,” by Neal Bascomb,
“Skis Against the Atom,” by Knut Haukelid,
and “Assault in Norway,” by Thomas Gallagher.
The music used in both episode intros was, “Over the Mountain,” by The Mini Vandals.
The music used in both episode outs was, “Snowy Peaks, Part II,” by Chris Haugen