The man who never was

The book describes the daring operation where a corpse, disguised as Royal Marine Captain William Martin, was washed ashore in Spain with false documents to mislead the Germans about the planned Allied invasion.

Written by Ewen Montagu, who was instrumental in the operation, the book provides a detailed and firsthand account of this significant military deception.

It highlights the complexity and success of the operation, which contributed significantly to the Allied victory in World War II.