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The Real Heroes of Telemark: The True Story of the Secret Mission to Stop Hitler's Atomic Bomb Hardcover – September 1, 2003

by Ray Mears (Author)

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Sixty years ago, four men parachuted onto a Norwegian glacier, equipped with only the most basic equipment. Their mission was to prevent the Nazi regime from building an atomic bomb. Now, wilderness expert Ray Mears tells the true story of this gruelling campaign, showing how these men's ability to survive in extreme conditions influenced the outcome of the Second World War. The Telemark campaign was an example of the bravery and skill of the SOE trainees. The Norwegians transformed a military disaster into a triumph. This book will tell the full story for the first time.

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Hardcover: 288 pages
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd (September 1, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0340830158
ISBN-13: 978-0340830154
Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 1.2 x 9.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
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- #64 in Books > History > Europe > Scandinavia > Norway
- #67 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Ethnic & National > Scandinavian
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So well written...

By Ole Bjrsvik on May 20, 2007

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I haven't read Thomas Gallagher "Assault in Norway" yet, but this is the best written book about the heavy water sabotage I've read so far. And so well fitting that an outdoor specialist like Ray Mears is behind it. His general insight, research of old Allied notes and the advantage of distance in time makes it into fascinating reading. - The Hardanger Plateau is still serious business in winter, but it is almost depressing that the low temperatures that Grouse/Swallow/Gunnerside experienced seems to be rare today. (I've only experienced them twice in the area. I hope it's due to luck, not global warming.) - The Audio CD is conveniently divided into tracks of approximately 3 minutes, which makes easy to find back if you loose concentration. ...and it's a bit fascinating to hear the reader Christopher Kay struggle with Norwegian names and words, and doing the best out of it. Most of the places are still possible to find on maps while listening. Although someone could have told him that 'Telemark' is pronounced slowly, not fast. That Ray Mears seems to have shortened Hardangervidda to 'Hardanger' and not to 'Vidda' or 'The Plateau' is something most Norwegians just have to live with...

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After Sixty Years, the Truth

By Catherine Revland on February 3, 2010

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I have a friend who grew up in London during the Blitz. After talking to her about this book, she told me that she remembered well how the English had celebrated the RAF for their "glorious success" in blowing up the heavy water plant near Telemark. When I told her that the RAF glider mission had ended in torture and death for all who survived the landing, and that the story of their success was circulated to protect the Norwegian Resistance from Nazi reprisals, she said, "Then they were all the real heroes of Telemark." I highly recommend this book to WWII afficiandos as well as anyone who needs a book that will make their spirits soar.

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Late to the party!

By Scott on September 23, 2012

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Why read this book when there is a first-hand account written by Knut Herkalid, "Skis Against the Atom?" Mears merely provides another review of history written sixty years after the events took place. Furthermore, his photographs are possibly the worst I have seen in a publication. Don't be fooled as I was. I am fascinated with this part of WWII history. I have Knut's book which is a first hand account from one of the heroes of Telemark. As well, I have Thomas Gallagher's very good history, "Assault in Norway." Both are excellent and provide a great review and analysis of the efforts to destroy the Nazi's access to heavy water which was needed to make an atomic weapon. Mears is late to the party. Not a good or serious effort in my opinion.

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Averting Nazi Armegeddon

By Carl DalBon on August 13, 2013

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Many today don't realize that the Nazis were very far along in their quest for an atomic bomb at the beginning of WWII. Due to the bravery of SOE trained Norwegian saboteurs, Hitler never realized his dream of obliterating London. The Nazis were well along in the production of "Heavy Water," a key component in the production of an atomic device. The SOE decided to destroy the supply stored and produced in a hydroelectric plant in Vermork. How to accomplish this task was the conundrum. The options are presented and it is decided that the most effective way to destroy the stores is to infiltrate the plant, and blow up the supply. This proves to be far more challenging than anyone could believe. Parachute drops into a forbidding Norwegian wilderness, surviving sub zero temperatures, and maintaining secrecy are but a few of the hazards the brave saboteurs experience. Their attempts at first, appear to succeed, but the mission continues with far more intrigue and danger.
Not only is this true account full of heroism, it also has political intrigue as well. The mission also reveals the thin lines drawn in alliances between countries during war. The idea of what could have been if this mission failed is difficult to imagine..

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Incredible heroism

By Sverre Svendsen on May 10, 2011

Format: Paperback

In 1965 Hollywood released the film, The Heroes of Telemark, which served to entertain and educate many about the WWII events involving the production of heavy water (an essential element in the development of the first atomic bombs) in Norway and the successful actions to deprive the Germans of this important substance. However, the movie was inaccurate, incomplete and misleading. Mear's title of this book purports to put the record straight and it does so with exactness and a sense of respect and admiration for the principals. Had these heroes not succeeded, Hitler may have been able to first use atomic bombs against the Allies--especially to devastate London, and perhaps New York or Washington.

As far as most WWII historians are concerned, Norway's contribution to the defeat of the German war machine was minuscule. If mentioned at all, the contribution by the Norwegian merchant marine to transport vital supplies and personnel across the Atlantic would probably be included. The subject of this book, however, is usually given short shrift. About ten years ago Ray Mears produced a BBC documentary on the superhuman effort by eleven Norwegian saboteurs to forestall the Wehrmacht's intention of developing a nuclear bomb from the heavy water--so called because frozen heavy water will sink. He later wrote this book which factually describes all events and includes a few photographs as well. He writes "Perhaps we should let this story speak for itself--a true story of incredible courage, fortitude, daring, resourcefulness, military skill, brotherhood, self-sacrifice, patriotism and outdoormanship..." p 231. It really is a gripping story which includes all of those elements.Read more ›

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Four Stars

I was not aware of such events - well-written - very informative

Published 1 month ago by Richard J. Hill

Four Stars

very good

Published 7 months ago by Grandpa "D"

Wonderful movie!

Published 14 months ago by N. Flynn

Excellent

Couldn't get it from the library so will donate it. A must read for those who like WWll stories and many others as well.

Published on March 24, 2014 by McDust

Excellent Movie

Although it is 'hollywood' it has a lot of history regarding WW11. It gave me enough inquisitive information that I visited the site when I was in Norway. Read more

Published on September 8, 2013 by Cecil P Campbell

Great story.

Mears did a good job with flow and continuity. I love making contact with history I never got in the classroom.

Published on December 15, 2012 by D. Haws

Very well written.

This was a great book that broke down the multiple operations against heavy water and took you into how the individuals survived by using their wit and cunning.

Published on August 10, 2012 by Chris

Death from Above

The best book on the subject...in my opinion. This book provides the best look into the complexity of the mission, and the hardships the teams endured to complete their mission. Read more

Published on January 25, 2011 by MaDeuce

Decent

Decent accounting. Gets into details that may not enhance story (what took place in England) where the story really centers on Norway. Otherwise, a fairly nice historical account.

Published on March 23, 2009 by RivieraRob