Norwegian heavy water sabotage, Military operation in Norway
The Norwegian heavy water sabotage was a series of actions to prevent Nazi Germany from acquiring heavy water for their nuclear weapon projects during World War II.
In 1943, Norwegian commandos succeeded in destroying the heavy water production facility at Vemork.
This act of sabotage has been depicted in several films and is an iconic event in Norwegian resistance history.
Visitors can explore the Vemork museum to learn about the heavy water sabotage operations.
The operation’s success is credited with hindering Nazi Germany's ability to develop nuclear weapons.
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