The story
Norwegian paratroopers sabotaged the Norsk Hydro heavy water production plant at Telemark, Norway, thereby depriving German scientists of vital raw materials in their atomic weapons research program.
There's more to discover
You have arrived at just one small part of Back to Normandy — a personal project dedicated to preserving stories, images, music and memories of the Second World War.
Every record is a doorway to a larger story. Explore Back to Normandy to discover more, or visit Fred Vogels' personal website to learn about the person and the projects behind it.