Deceiving Hitler: Double-Cross and Deception in World War II

Deceiving Hitler: Double-Cross and Deception in World War II

by Terry Crowdy
Deceiving Hitler: Double-Cross and Deception in World War II

Deceiving Hitler: Double-Cross and Deception in World War II

by Terry Crowdy

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Overview

In the war against Hitler, the Allies had to use every ounce of cunning and trickery that they possessed, and combining military deceptions with the double-agent network run by the intelligence services, they were able to send the enemy inaccurate and misleading information about Allied troops, plans and operations. From moving imaginary armies around the desert to putting a corpse with fake papers floating in the Mediterranean, and from faking successful bombing campaigns to the convoluted deceptions which kept part of the German forces away from Normandy prior to D-Day, Terry Crowdy explores the deception war that combined the double-agent network with ingenious plans to confuse and hoodwink the Führer.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781782003311
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
Publication date: 06/18/2013
Series: General Military Series
Edition description: Reprint
Pages: 352
Product dimensions: 5.10(w) x 7.70(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Terry Crowdy has long been fascinated by many aspects of military history and takes great pleasure delving into forgotten historical sources and seeking information that has eluded others. The author of a number of articles and books, Terry lives in Kent, UK.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements /Preface /Prologue /Snow /The Invasion Spies /Burning Lies /The System/Snow Falls /The 'Dicky' Period /Spanish Intrigues /'A' Force /The Controlling Officer /El Alamein /The Development of Agent Cases /Mincemeat /London Calling /The Fortitude Plan /By Special Means /Vindication /Mediterranean Swansong /The Final Deceits /Epilogue /Appendices /Sources and Further Reading /Endnotes /Index

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