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The Man Who Never Was
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The Man Who Never Was (2001) (edit title/settings)

World War II's Boldest Counter-Intelligence Operation

by Ewen Montagu (Author) (edit contributors)

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As plans got under way for the Allied invasion of Sicily in June 1943, British counter-intelligence agent Ewen Montagu masterminded a scheme to mislead the Germans into thinking the next landing would occur in Greece. The innovative plot was so successful that the Germans moved some of their... read more

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In the graveyard of the Spanish town of Huelva there lies a British subject.

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Foreword
Introduction
Author's Note

1. The Birth of an Idea
2. Preliminary Inquiries
3. "Operation Mincemeat"
4. The Vital Document
5. Major Martin, Royal Marines
6. The Creation of a Person
7. Major Martin Get Ready for War
8. The Journey North
9. The Launching of the Body
10. Major Martin Lands in Spain
11. We Tidy Up in England
12. The German Intelligence Service Plays Its Part
13. The German High Command Gets Busy

Envoi
Appendixes

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  1. Ewen Montagu (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Bluejacket Books
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Publication Date: 2001
ISBN: 1557504482
Page Count: 160

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