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

Crowdy, Terry

ISBN 10: 1846031354 / ISBN 13: 9781846031359

Published by Osprey Publishing, 2008

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very nice copy; name on endpaper.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Deceiving Hitler: Double-Cross and Deception in World War II
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1846031354
• ISBN 13: 9781846031359
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Second World War::Intelligence/Espionage
  • Second World War

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Synopsis

In the war against Hitler, the Allies had to use every ounce of cunning and trickery that they possessed. Combining military deceptions with the double-agent network run by the intelligence services, they were able to send the enemy misleading information about Allied troops, plans and operations. From moving imaginary armies around the desert to putting a corpse with false 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.