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Selects: Operation Mincemeat: How A Corpse Fooled the Nazis

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Wartime Whimsy: The Truth Behind Operation Mincemeat

This chapter begins with a humorous exchange about aging before diving into the strategic depths of World War II's Operation Mincemeat. The discussion explores unique military tactics involving deception and the unconventional personality traits of key figures like Lieutenant Charles Cholomondeley. By blending levity with serious historical analysis, the speakers illuminate the innovative strategies that shaped the tide of war.

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