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WWII Sabotage Spotlight: Operation Gunnerside

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Daring Sabotage: The Heavy Water Operation

This chapter recounts the perilous mission of nine Norwegian operatives tasked with sabotaging a heavy water plant during WWII. Highlighting the resourcefulness of Rundberg and his team, the narrative explores their harrowing journey through treacherous terrain and unexpected challenges. As they execute their plan to infiltrate the facility, the chapter emphasizes both their meticulous preparation and the unpredictability of their high-stakes operation.

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