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In his celebrated bestsellers, Ben Macintyre explores remarkable WWII stories, including a double agent and a corpse used to deceive the Nazis. In this latest work, he unveils the untold story of the grand final deception of the war and the extraordinary spies behind it. On June 6, 1944, 150,000 Allied troops landed on Normandy's beaches, achieving a remarkably low casualty rate. This military success was also a masterclass in deception. Operation Fortitude and the Double Cross system misled the Nazis into believing the Allies would attack at Calais and Norway instead of Normandy. This sophisticated operation kept an entire German army occupied, saving countless lives and securing an Allied victory at a crucial moment. While D-Day has often been recounted through the eyes of soldiers and generals, this narrative focuses on the key figures in the Double Cross System. These include a brilliant intelligence officer, MI5 handlers, and five unique spies: a Serbian playboy, a Polish pilot, a bisexual Peruvian, an eccentric Spaniard, and a passionate Frenchwoman. Their peculiar unit thrived on a delicate relationship with both German and British intelligence. The narrative reveals the crucial role of a sixth spy whose sacrifice was pivotal to their success. Macintyre's meticulous research and engaging storytelling bring to life the spies who ensnared Hitler’s army and ensured the safety of thousands during D-Day.
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Double Cross, Ben Macintyre
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- 2012
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