Barmier than Bond: Ian Fleming's extraordinary wartime escapades
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Fleming, Godfrey, and the Birth of Espionage Creativity
This chapter examines Ian Fleming's unconventional role as a personal assistant to Admiral John Godfrey and the influential dynamics of their relationship. It highlights Fleming's innovative approach to naval intelligence and his eccentric strategies for wartime sabotage, including the development of Operation Mincemeat and the Trout Memo.
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