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Deep in the heart of the Aegean
lies the island of Navarone.
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In 1943, it stood like a thorn
in the Allied side.
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Newly designed radar-controlled guns
set in the heart of the ancient rock...
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... gave the German High Command
total strategic dominance.
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Air strikes and naval attacks
had proven costly and ineffective.
:00:52
In desperation, the Allies turned
to infiltration.
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On the night of September the 24th, a
specially trained commando group...
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... succeeded in penetrating
the very heart of the gun complex...
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... planted explosives at the base
of the giant shell hoists...
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... then withdrew to await rescue
by ships of the Royal Navy.
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- Reduce speed, number one.
- Aye, aye, sir. Down 50 reps.
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Fire!