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The Why Files: Operation Podcast

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Operation Mincemeat: The Art of Deception

This chapter examines Operation Mincemeat, a cunning British intelligence operation during World War II that involved using a dead man's fabricated identity to mislead Nazi Germany. It highlights the strategic significance of deception in warfare, particularly in the context of the Allies' plans for Sicily and the broader challenges faced by Germany.

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