A short essay below which summarizes this amazing story. If you get interested in the subject turn to: The Winter Fortress, The Real Heroes Of Telemark, or Skis Against The Atom, all available from Amazon. You could also watch the 1965 movie starring Kirk Douglas, The Heroes Of Telemark. A truly amazing story.
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