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1. The Spy Who Fooled Hitler

D-Day: The Tide Turns

CHAPTER

Allies' Strategic Deception in World War II

The chapter explores the Allies' elaborate plan to deceive Hitler during World War II, focusing on the use of fake officers, spies, and a fake army to confuse the enemy. It discusses the strategic deception involved in planning the D-Day invasion, including Operation Fortitude's role in creating a complex fake plan to mislead the Germans. The narrative also delves into the utilization of figures like General Patton and the training of impersonators to enhance the credibility of the Allies' deception tactics.

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