The Real Heroes Of Telemark

Ray Mears

ISBN 10: 0340830166 / ISBN 13: 9780340830161

Published by Hodder & Stoughton, United Kingdom, 2004

About this Item

Sixty years ago, four men parachuted onto a Norwegian glacier, carrying 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 tells the full story for the first time. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Seller Inventory # GOR001483831

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Real Heroes Of Telemark
• Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton, United Kingdom
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0340830166
• ISBN 13: 9780340830161
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 240 grams

About this title

Synopsis

Sixty years ago, four men parachuted onto a Norwegian glacier, carrying 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 tells the full story for the first time.

About the Author

Born in 1964, Ray Mears has travelled the world studying and teaching the art of survival. As well as his TV and writing work, he founded Woodlore, a company which runs training courses in bushcraft and associated skills.