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Operation Mincemeat: How A Dead Man And A Bizarre Plan Fooled The Nazis And Assured An Allied Victory
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Ben Macintyres Agent Zigzag Was Hailed As Rollicking, Spellbinding (New York Times), Wildly Improbable But Entirely True (Entertainment Weekly), And, Quite Simply, The Best Book Ever Written (Boston Globe). In His New Book, Operation Mincemeat, He Tells An Extraordinary Story That Will Delight His Legions Of Fans.In 1943, From A Windowless Basement Office In London, Two Brilliant Intelligence Officers Conceived A Plan That Was Both Simple And Complicated Operation Mincemeat. The Purpose? To Deceive The Nazis Into Thinking That Allied Forces Were Planning To Attack Southern Europe By Way Of Greece Or Sardinia, Rather Than Sicily, As The Nazis Had Assumed, And The Allies Ultimately Chose.Charles Cholmondeley Of Mi5 And The British Naval Intelligence Officer Ewen Montagu Could Not Have Been More Different. Cholmondeley Was A Dreamer Seeking Adventure. Montagu Was An Aristocratic, Detailoriented Barrister. But Together They Were The Perfect Team And Created An Ingenious Plan: Get A Corpse, Equip It With Secret (But False And Misleading) Papers Concerning The Invasion, Then Drop It Off The Coast Of Spain Where German Spies Would, They Hoped, Take The Bait. The Idea Was Approved By British Intelligence Officials, Including Ian Fleming (Creator Of James Bond). Winston Churchill Believed It Might Ring True To The Axis And Help Bring Victory To The Allies.Filled With Spies, Double Agents, Rogues, Fearless Heroes, And One Very Important Corpse, The Story Of Operation Mincemeat Reads Like An International Thriller.Unveiling Neverbeforereleased Material, Ben Macintyre Brings The Reader Right Into The Minds Of Intelligence Officers, Their Moles And Spies, And The German Abwehr Agents Who Suffered The Twin Frailties Of Wishfulness And Yesmanship. He Weaves Together The Eccentric Personalities Of Cholmondeley And Montagu And Their Nearimpossible Feats Into A Riveting Adventure That Not Only Saved Thousands Of Lives But Paved The Way For A Pivotal Battle In Sicily And, Ultimately, Allied Success In The War.From The Hardcover Edition.
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- Q: What is the title of the book? A: The title of the book is 'Operation Mincemeat: How a Dead Man and a Bizarre Plan Fooled the Nazis and Assured an Allied Victory'.
- Q: Who is the author of Operation Mincemeat? A: The author is Ben Macintyre, known for his engaging historical narratives.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is an audio CD, providing an immersive listening experience.
- Q: How many pages are in Operation Mincemeat? A: The book consists of twelve pages, specifically formatted for audio presentation.
- Q: What are the dimensions of Operation Mincemeat? A: The dimensions are five point zero nine inches in length, one point zero eight inches in width, and five point nine four inches in height.
- Q: What genre does Operation Mincemeat belong to? A: Operation Mincemeat is a historical narrative that reads like an international thriller.
- Q: How do I listen to Operation Mincemeat? A: To listen to Operation Mincemeat, simply play the audio CD in a compatible audio device.
- Q: Is this book suitable for children? A: Yes, the book is suitable for older children who have an interest in historical stories.
- Q: What is the main theme of Operation Mincemeat? A: The main theme revolves around espionage and the deceptive strategies used during World War II.
- Q: How can I store the audio CD safely? A: Store the audio CD in its case away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures to prevent damage.
- Q: What should I do if the audio CD arrives damaged? A: If the audio CD arrives damaged, contact the seller for return instructions and a possible replacement.
- Q: Can I return the audio CD if I don’t like it? A: Yes, you can return the audio CD according to the seller's return policy.
- Q: How do I clean the audio CD? A: To clean the audio CD, gently wipe it with a soft, lint-free cloth from the center outward.
- Q: Is this book based on true events? A: Yes, Operation Mincemeat is based on a true story from World War II involving intelligence deception.
- Q: Does the book contain any adult content? A: No, the book does not contain adult content and is appropriate for a general audience.
- Q: What makes Operation Mincemeat unique? A: Operation Mincemeat is unique due to its combination of historical fact, thrilling narrative, and the unusual method of deception used.