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The Trout Memo and the Art of Deception
08:04 - 11:04 (03:00)
Learn about the origins of "The Trout Memo" and how it served as a guide for deception during World War II.
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Ian Fleming co-authored The Trout Memo, which provided 51 suggestions for deceptive World War II espionage tactics, drawing inspiration from the patience and adaptability of trout fishermen.
08:04 - 10:33 (02:28)
World War II espionage
Summary
Ian Fleming co-authored The Trout Memo, which provided 51 suggestions for deceptive World War II espionage tactics, drawing inspiration from the patience and adaptability of trout fishermen.
ChapterThe Trout Memo and the Art of Deception
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The speaker talks about the plot to leak sensitive documents to deceive the Germans into thinking that Greece was being invaded instead of Sicily during World War II, which was supported by Churchill.
10:33 - 11:04 (00:31)
World War II
Summary
The speaker talks about the plot to leak sensitive documents to deceive the Germans into thinking that Greece was being invaded instead of Sicily during World War II, which was supported by Churchill.