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The Deceptive Genius Behind Operation Mincemeat

This chapter explores the elaborate deception known as Operation Mincemeat, focusing on key figures Ewan Montague and Charles Chumley. It highlights the urgency behind crafting a believable narrative for a fake dead courier to mislead Nazi Germany ahead of an imminent invasion in July.

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