Operation Mincemeat

di Captivating History (Autore)

Captivating History, 2025

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. What do a dead body, World War II, and top-secret military plans have in common? Operation Mincemeat was a daring, bizarre, and brilliant scheme that helped the Allies win the war. This audiobook takes you deep into one of the most fascinating and unusual intelligence operations in history. From the conception of the plan to its execution off the shores of Spain, follow the incredible story of how British intelligence created a fake persona and used the corpse of a drifter from Wales to fool the German military. With a suitcase full of forged documents, this elaborate deception convinced the Germans to shift their defenses, clearing the way for the Allied invasion of Sicily. Perfect for history lovers and espionage enthusiasts, this audiobook uncovers the strange but true tale of how wit and deception turned the tide of war. What You’ll Discover Inside: The Origins of Operation Mincemeat: The events that sparked the idea for this outlandish plan Glyndwr Michael’s Story: The tragic life of the man whose body was used in the operation The Making of Major Bill Martin: How a fake identity was created and brought to life The Impact on WWII: How this deception played a key role in the Allied victory in Sicily The Legacy of Operation Mincemeat: What happened after the mission and its lasting influence

• Autore: Captivating History
• Durata in (hh:mm:ss): 01:04:32
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: Captivating History
• EAN: 9798318074080

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