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Creating a Fake Spy Network During World War II
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MI5 created a fake spy network to deceive Nazi Germany and their enemies during World War II by fabricating double agents, fake personas and even a fake corpse with fake documents and believable wallet litter.
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The Allies used deception tactics during WW2 to confuse and mislead the Nazi army, including a plan involving a Nazi spy and false information about troop movements.
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World War 2
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The Allies used deception tactics during WW2 to confuse and mislead the Nazi army, including a plan involving a Nazi spy and false information about troop movements.
ChapterCreating a Fake Spy Network During World War II
EpisodeSelects: Operation Mincemeat: How A Corpse Fooled the Nazis
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During WW2, British spies created a fake spy network to trick Nazi Germany, complete with fictitious agents and an elaborate plan to plant a corpse with forged documents.
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Spies
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During WW2, British spies created a fake spy network to trick Nazi Germany, complete with fictitious agents and an elaborate plan to plant a corpse with forged documents. The operation was a success, and the fake network helped mislead the enemy.