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The man who never was

World War II's boldest counterintelligence operation
Pages
160
Published
1953
Language
English

Synopsis

It is the story of a World II deception by the Allies intended to dupe the Third Reich in believing that a sea landing in the Mediterranean would be in Greece instead that in Sicily where in reality occurred later. They drop a dead man dressed as an officer and carrying maps and documents in Spain coast which was eventually found by German spies. Hitler was informed and believed the information. He ordered a section of his troops out of Sicily.

About the author

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Ewen Montagu

Ewen Montagu is the author behind Great World War II Stories. He's a writer who focuses on historical accounts, particularly those from the Second World War.

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