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The Great Locomotive Chase: James Andrews’ Daring Civil War Raid and the First Medal of Honor (Part Two)

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Rendition of the execution of seven of the Andrew’s Raiders
The General, refurbished for a celebration with some of the original raiders and William Fuller, conductor, leaning on post.
Edwin Stanton, Secretary of War
John Scott’s Medal of Honor, awarded posthumously after Scott was hanged.
The monument to Andrew’s Raiders at Chattanooga National Cemetery, James J. Andrews grave is in the left forefront

One of the most incredible stories of the Civil War.

Discover the thrilling true story of James Andrews, the Union spy who orchestrated one of the Civil War’s most audacious missions. In 1862, Andrews led a group of Union soldiers deep behind enemy lines to steal a Confederate locomotive and wreak havoc on Southern supply lines. This episode uncovers the incredible details of their high-stakes heist, the nail-biting pursuit that followed, and the ultimate fate of these daring raiders.

Learn how this forgotten hero’s actions led to the first-ever Medal of Honor and why his story deserves to be remembered. Perfect for history buffs, Civil War enthusiasts, and anyone who loves tales of courage and cunning from America’s past.

 

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The Heroes of Telemark: Norway’s Secret War Against Hitler’s Atomic Dreams (Part One)

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Norsk Hydro Plant, Vemork
Leif Trondstadt
Heavy water produced at Telemark
British glider on tow rope
Reichskomisar Joseph Terboven
General Nicholas Van Falkenhirst
SS Officer Frederich Fehlis

Shortly after the conquest of Norway by Nazi Germany, Allied intelligence determined that an electrical plant at Rjukan, Norway was providing a crucial element in a potential German atomic bomb. As a result, Norwegian commandos embarked on one of the most successful and heroic operations of World War II.

Discover the untold story of the Norwegian heroes who sabotaged Hitler’s atomic weapons program. This episode delves into the daring Operation Freshman and the subsequent Operation Gunnerside, revealing how a small group of resistance fighters and Allied commandos risked everything to destroy the Nazi heavy water production facility at Vemork. Learn about Leif Tronstadt, the brilliant chemist-turned-spy, and the brave men who skied across treacherous terrain to change the course of World War II. Uncover the high-stakes world of wartime espionage, cutting-edge science, and unsung heroism in this gripping tale of courage against overwhelming odds.

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The Heroes of Telemark: Norway’s Secret War Against Hitler’s Atomic Dreams (Part Two)

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Leif Transtad with King Haakon VII, 1944
Lake Tinnsjo, sight of the SF Hydro sinking
The ferry SF Hydro
King Haakon VII congratulating Telemark commandos.

Shortly after the conquest of Norway by Nazi Germany, Allied intelligence determined that an electrical plant at Rjukan, Norway was providing a crucial element in a potential German atomic bomb. As a result, Norwegian commandos embarked on one of the most successful and heroic operations of World War II.

Discover the untold story of the Norwegian heroes who sabotaged Hitler’s atomic weapons program. This episode delves into the daring Operation Freshman and the subsequent Operation Gunnerside, revealing how a small group of resistance fighters and Allied commandos risked everything to destroy the Nazi heavy water production facility at Vemork. Learn about Leif Tronstadt, the brilliant chemist-turned-spy, and the brave men who skied across treacherous terrain to change the course of World War II. Uncover the high-stakes world of wartime espionage, cutting-edge science, and unsung heroism in this gripping tale of courage against overwhelming odds.

 

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George Dasch and the 1942 Nazi U-boat invasion of america (Volume 3, Episode 10) part 2

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The true story of eight nazi spies who landed on American shores via U-Boat at the height of WWII.

Typical German U-Boat
By the time the Dasch group was loaded on to U-202, Walter Kappe was seemingly glad to be rid of everybody.  Although the U-Boat captain Hans-Heinz Linder asked the group to join him in his quarters for a toast to the newcomers, Kappe stayed merely long enough to wish everyone well and then quickly bolted.
Attorney General Francis Biddle
By the time the Dasch group was loaded on to U-202, Walter Kappe was seemingly glad to be rid of everybody.  Although the U-Boat captain Hans-Heinz Linder asked the group to join him in his quarters for a toast to the newcomers, Kappe stayed merely long enough to wish everyone well and then quickly bolted.
Mugshot of Herbie Haupt’s father, Hans Haupt
Herbie’s mother, Erna Haupt
Hedy Engemann
Marie Kerling
Chief Justice Harlan Stone

 

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George Dasch And the 1942 Nazi U-Boat Invasion of America (Volume 3, Episode 10) Book and Music Information

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The following books were used in the production of this podcast:

“Saboteurs, The Nazi Raid on America,” by Michael Dobbs.

“Betrayal, The True Story of J. Edgar Hoover and the Nazi Saboteurs Captured During WWII,” by David Alan Johnson.

“Eight Spies Against America,” by George Dasch.

“They Came To Kill,” by Eugene Rachlis.

The intro music used for both Parts one and two is: “A Guy Walks Into A Bar,” by Asher Fulero.

The music at the end of part one is “Fall Of The Dynasty,” by Asher Fulero.

The music at the end of part two is “Desert Catharsis,” by The Whole Other.