Ewan Montagu

Join amateur historian Roger Morgan as he unveils the fascinating story behind Operation Mincemeat, a World War II deception involving a fake corpse named Major William Martin. Hear archival insights from Ewan Montagu, the Royal Navy intelligence officer who orchestrated the stunning ruse to mislead Nazi Germany. They discuss the meticulous planning, the challenges of sourcing a suitable body, and the shocking reveal of the real identity behind the deception, Glyndwr Michael, who has remained a mystery for decades.