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Sabotaging the Enemy's Infrastructure in WWII
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During World War II, the United States launched a sabotage campaign known as "The Green Program" with the goal of targeting enemy infrastructure such as aluminum production and railroads in order to hamper their war efforts.
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A group of men received 18 days of intensive training on explosive techniques, jujitsu and getting to know the weak points of power plants, bridges and canals before being sent on a mission as saboteurs during World War II.
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WWII
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A group of men received 18 days of intensive training on explosive techniques, jujitsu and getting to know the weak points of power plants, bridges and canals before being sent on a mission as saboteurs during World War II.
ChapterSabotaging the Enemy's Infrastructure in WWII
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During wartime, destroying key industries such as aluminum production can severely cripple an army's efforts.
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History
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During wartime, destroying key industries such as aluminum production can severely cripple an army's efforts. The United States was producing more aluminum than all of Europe's Axis powers combined, making it a prime target for sabotage.