True Life Spy Stories

Operation Mincemeat | The Espionage Masterstroke that Turned the Tide of War


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In the shadowy world of espionage, secrets are currency, and deception is an art. As World War 2 raged on, the Allies became ever more aware of the truth of this statement. Having dealt with the Nazi threat in North Africa, the Allies set their sights on invading Italy to wrest it from the control of fascism and the influence of Nazi Germany.

But to do this, it was necessary to devise a plan so cunning, so audacious, that if it were pulled off successfully it would certainly be remembered as one of the most ingenious military deceptions in all history. By means of a dead body and a briefcase full of fake documents, British intelligence was able to fool Axis powers at a crucial juncture of the war.

Two British men, Ewen Montagu and Charles Cholmondeley, were tasked with developing Operation Mincemeat further and clearing the way for the Allied forces ahead of Operation Husky.

This is a documentary that tells the story of Operation Mincemeat - the espionage masterstroke that turned the tide of World War 2.#philipthompson #truelifespystories #operationmincemeat

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