Following on from the post above ... if anyone has doubts (as I did) whether Hermann actually cut the wire (as depicted in the film) - then take a look at
this piece.

But what about those "Genius Guys"? Especially, Furber, Wilson, Westwood (and, of course, Clive). Almost unbelievable!
"... a man's reach should exceed his grasp, or what's a heaven for?"- Robert Browning