On 17 Jan 2004 17:29:59 GMT, (Denyav) wrote:

Yes, when you are incapable of achieving criticality duterium
is really not needed. By the way, there was no "land route"
from Norway to Germany available at the time.

Or when you use graphite for Moderation,The "Land route" in Deibners account
refers to the alternative route to the much publicized lake crossing with
ferry,not an open sea route.

OK, I am aware of the ferry sinking. But the Germans were no where
near building a reactor, much less a bomb. Thus the choice of moderator
was inconsequential.

Al Minyard