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WWII Sabotage Spotlight: Operation Gunnerside

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Sabotage and Strategy: The Norwegian Resistance

This chapter explores the historical role of the Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare during World War II, focusing on the Norwegian resistance fighters, particularly Company Ling. It discusses their challenging training and operations, such as Operation Grouse, amidst the harsh climate and difficult terrain of Norway. The chapter further highlights the strategic complexities faced in sabotaging critical resources, like the heavy water plant, and reflects on the broader implications of their covert efforts against German forces.

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