Krigshelten: Den 12. mann

In the freezing expanse of Northern Norway during the Second World War, resistance fighter Jan Baalsrud's mission ended in catastrophe, sparking an extraordinary escape from German forces. His story of sheer survival has echoed through generations as a profound symbol of hope. Krigshelten: Den 12. mann, produced by Nordisk Film og Rubicon, is a three-episode journey into the heart of that brutal 1943 winter. Hosts Christian Marstrander and Annette Groth sift through history, asking not just what happened, but exploring the deeper human impulse that drives one person to take that next impossible step when others would surrender. This podcast moves beyond the legend to examine the raw facts and enduring questions surrounding Baalsrud's ordeal. Listeners will hear a meticulous reconstruction of events, drawing from historical records and the narrative's place within our cultural memory, touching on themes relevant to film, society, and education. It is an audio investigation into the limits of human endurance and the making of a myth, all wrapped in a gripping, real-life tale that feels both vast and intimately personal. Each episode peels back a layer of this incredible story, offering a fresh perspective on a familiar Nordic wartime saga.