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War Hero Thwarted Nazi Heavy Water Production

Posted by Hemos on from the destroy-the-methods dept.

Freshly Exhumed writes "Its doubtful you know the name of Einar Skinnarland, but his sabotage over several years repeatedly thwarted Nazi plans to exploit Norway's heavy water production capabilities for their atomic bomb research plans. Skinnerland recently passed away in Canada and his daring exploits are recounted here. Details of some of the raids on the production facilities can be found on pafko and Stephen's Study Room. So many 'what if?'s and suspicions have swirled around the Nazi atomic bomb program that this man's efforts seem crystal clear for a change."

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  1. Please, no Godwin's Law jokes by yerricde · · Score: 4, Funny

    "Hemos mentioned Nazis in the subject line. Therefore, by the Godwin's Law rule, the discussion is over almost before it's started."

    Think again. The Godwin's Law FAQ, section II.2, discusses this.

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  2. Todays wars are boring by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    Ah, yes.. WW2.. nobody had the bomb, nobody had real technological advantages and the enemy was in fact a civilized western high tech country with lots of resources. Those were the times!

    It's a pity todays so called "wars" are more like playing starcraft with unlimited resources against an AI set on "easy". I don't think I'll watch the Iraq thing on TV when it starts. A few old star trek episodes will provide better entertainment.

  3. Quick! by The+Bungi · · Score: 4, Funny

    Somebody think of a Microsoft angle to this story!