Description
EUROPE'S SECRET ARMIES RESISTING HITLER - NORWEGIAN HEROES
Product Details
- UPC: 5022802211229
- Artist: The History Zone
- Genre: Special Interest
- Number of discs: 1
- Label: Pegasus Entertainment
- Release date: 2000
- Region: 0, PAL
Overview
"Europe's Secret Armies Resisting Hitler - Norwegian Heroes" is a historical documentary that tells the story of the Norwegian resistance fighters during the Second World War. The documentary features rare archive footage, eyewitness accounts, and contemporary images to bring to life the unflappable commitment of these brave men and women.
The documentary covers the disabling of the heavy-water plant in Vemork, the unofficial strikes, the escape from Norway, the Norwegian Intelligence Office, and Operation Gunnerside.
Scenes
- Churchill Takes Charge
- Unofficial Strikes
- Escape from Norway
- Norwegian Intelligence Office
- Operation Gunnerside
Interesting Facts
- The Norwegian resistance fighters played a crucial role in disrupting Nazi plans for the development of nuclear weapons by sabotaging the heavy-water plant in Vemork.
- Many Norwegian men and women worked alone or with the help of the Special Operations Executive (S.O.E.) to resist Nazi domination across Europe.
- The documentary features rare archive footage and contemporary images that provide a unique insight into the history of the Norwegian resistance movement.
From Backside:
A crucial vantage point for both Allied and German planning, Norway found itself in a tug-of-war throughout the early years of the Second World War. During that time the only constant was the unflappable commitment of the resistance fighters. The disabling of the heavy-water plant in Vemork was just one example of the professionalism and skills of these people. Working alone or with the help of the S.O.E., Norwegian men and women refused to roll over and proved invaluable in bringing an end to Nazi domination across Europe.
