Deceiving Hitler: Double Cross and Deception in World War II (General Military)

Crowdy, Terry

ISBN 10: 1782003312 / ISBN 13: 9781782003311

Published by Osprey Publishing, USA, 2013

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Deceiving Hitler: Double Cross and Deception in World War II (General Military)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing, USA
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1782003312
• ISBN 13: 9781782003311
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 2 pounds
• Seller catalogs:
  • War
  • History

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Synopsis

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.

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 including The Enemy Within: A History of Espionage, and Military Misdemeanours: Corruption, incompetence, lust and downright stupidity. Terry lives in Kent, UK.