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NOVA•Season 39•Episode 10

Bombing Hitler's Dams

6.8/10 · 99 votesJan 11, 201255 min

Ranked #19 of 19 in Season 39•−0.5 vs season avg

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In 1943 a squadron of Lancaster bombers staged one of the most audacious raids in military history: destroying two gigantic dams in Germany’s industrial heartland and cutting the water supply to arms factories. Their secret weapon? A revolutionary bouncing bomb invented by British engineer Barnes

Directed byIan Duncan

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Episode Summary

"Bombing Hitler's Dams" is episode 10 of NOVA season 39. It scored 6.8/10 from 99 votes, ranking #19 of 19 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Ian Duncan, it aired on January 11, 2012.

Next: E11 · 3D Spies of WWII Best of Season 39