Sabotage: The Mission to Destroy Hitler's Atomic Bomb
Published: 2016
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"Sabotage: The Mission to Destroy Hitler's Atomic Bomb" by Neal Bascomb recounts the gripping true story of a daring mission by Norwegian commandos during World War II. Tasked with thwarting Nazi Germany's nuclear ambitions, these elite soldiers embark on a perilous journey to destroy the heavy water plant at Vemork in Norway, essential for the development of Hitler's atomic bomb. The narrative explores themes of bravery, sabotage, and the relentless pursuit of freedom, highlighting the courageous actions of individuals who risked everything to hinder one of history's most dangerous threats. Their legendary operation became a pivotal moment in the war effort. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book was published in 2016 by Scholastic .
Neal Bascomb is the author of The Nazi Hunters , winner of the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award in 2014, among numerous other awards. His second young adult book, Sabotage , was called "excellent" in a starred review from School Library Journal . He is also the author of six nonfiction books for adults on subjects ranging from a 1905 Russian submarine mutiny to a contemporary high school robotics team. The Perfect Mile , Winter Fortress , and Hunting Eichmann went on to be New York Times and international bestsellers. Neal lives in Seattle with his family and rascal dog Moses. Please visit his website at www. nealbascomb. com and follow him on Facebook at @nealrbascomb.