Operation Mincemeat
Captivating History
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
What do a dead body, World War II, and top-secret military plans have in common?
Operation Mincemeat was a daring, bizarre, and brilliant scheme that helped the Allies win the war. This audiobook takes you deep into one of the most fascinating and unusual intelligence operations in history.
From the conception of the plan to its execution off the shores of Spain, follow the incredible story of how British intelligence created a fake persona and used the corpse of a drifter from Wales to fool the German military. With a suitcase full of forged documents, this elaborate deception convinced the Germans to shift their defenses, clearing the way for the Allied invasion of Sicily.
Perfect for history lovers and espionage enthusiasts, this audiobook uncovers the strange but true tale of how wit and deception turned the tide of war.
What You’ll Discover Inside:
Duration - 1h 4m.
Author - Captivating History.
Narrator - Digital Voice Jon E.
Published Date - Sunday, 26 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2024 Captivating History ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. What do a dead body, World War II, and top-secret military plans have in common? Operation Mincemeat was a daring, bizarre, and brilliant scheme that helped the Allies win the war. This audiobook takes you deep into one of the most fascinating and unusual intelligence operations in history. From the conception of the plan to its execution off the shores of Spain, follow the incredible story of how British intelligence created a fake persona and used the corpse of a drifter from Wales to fool the German military. With a suitcase full of forged documents, this elaborate deception convinced the Germans to shift their defenses, clearing the way for the Allied invasion of Sicily. Perfect for history lovers and espionage enthusiasts, this audiobook uncovers the strange but true tale of how wit and deception turned the tide of war. What You’ll Discover Inside: Duration - 1h 4m. Author - Captivating History. Narrator - Digital Voice Jon E. Published Date - Sunday, 26 January 2025. Copyright - © 2024 Captivating History ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:11
Introduction: The Beginning of a Mystery
Duration:00:02:00
Chapter 1 – The Crash at Cádiz
Duration:00:06:26
Chapter 2 – The Man Who Became Mincemeat
Duration:00:07:00
Chapter 3 – The Dead Man Goes for a Spin
Duration:00:05:49
Chapter 4 – The Fisherman and the Body
Duration:00:10:31
Chapter 5 – Tricking the Tricksters
Duration:00:05:39
Chapter 6 – Operation Mincemeat Heats Up
Duration:00:08:40
Chapter 7 – Powerful Convictions at Work
Duration:00:05:50
Chapter 8 – Operation Mincemeat: A Stunning Success
Duration:00:08:22
Conclusion: Falling Hook, Line, and Sinker
Duration:00:03:59