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Operation Mincemeat was a British special operation to deceive the Germans from knowing that the Allies next amphibious landing would be at Sicily. The British disguised a body as a Royal Marine courier and gave him fake papers identifying him as Major Martin and dropped him off the coast of Spain. This story was told in a book and movie "The Man Who Never Was". In recent years, the true identity of the body was revealed to be Gwyndr Michael, who failed the physical for British Army and, due to excessive drinking, died of pneumonia. He served his country more after his death than he could have in the Army.
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Where did the royal highlanders do combat in world war 2?
They fought in nearly every major British action in World War II. That includes Europe and Pacific
How many British tanks were lost in World War 2?
32 british tanks were lost during world war 2
Did Northern Ireland contribute to the British war effort in World War 2?
Yes, the city of Belfast was a major shipbuilder for Britains suffering navy.
What major battle of World War 2 was fought in the desert during the fall of 1942 between the British and German forces?
Tobruk
Was Hamburg occupied by the British after World War 2?
Yes, at the very end of World War 2. Hamburg was also in the British Zone of occupation.
Where did the royal highlanders do combat in world war 2?
They fought in nearly every major British action in World War II. That includes Europe and Pacific
What impact did World War 2 have on British women as mothers?
What impact did World War 2 have on British women as mothers
How many British tanks were lost in World War 2?
32 british tanks were lost during world war 2
Did Northern Ireland contribute to the British war effort in World War 2?
Yes, the city of Belfast was a major shipbuilder for Britains suffering navy.
British war dead World War 2?
450000
Was allowing the British army to escape at Dunkirk Hitlers mistake during World war 2?
Yes, it was a major tactical mistake.
What major battle of World War 2 was fought in the desert during the fall of 1942 between the British and German forces?
Tobruk
What were the major events in Canada's transition from a British colony to an independent nation?
because britian is under pressure after world war 2
Was Hamburg occupied by the British after World War 2?
Yes, at the very end of World War 2. Hamburg was also in the British Zone of occupation.
What are the features of British society before World War 2 in 1948?
thats after world war 2
Who were the british enemies in world war 2?
They were the Axis powers, Germany(lead by Adolf Hitler), Japan(lead by Hirohito), and Italy( lead by Benito Mussolini).
Leader of India in during World War 2?
India was under British control during World War II, but Mohatma Ghandi was a major political and spiritual influence during the time.
