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The Allies (British, french, American etc.) had captured North Africa. They needed to retake Europe back from the Axis (German, Italian, Japanese etc.). They decided the best place to land the troops was on the island of Sicily, right outside of Europe. But Sicily was heavily guarded by the Axis. So the Allies planted one of their dead soldiers who had died of Pneumonia, on the outskirts of the Mediterranean Sea. They dressed him up as an officer and gave him fake papers attached to his life jacket. This made him look that he was carrying very important and probably very secret information. The Axis found the body washed ashore on the coasts of south Spain. They read the information and now thought that the great invasion was going to take place in Greece not on Sicily. The Allies then took Sicily. It was a huge success! It was also a vital part for taking Europe back.
The young man involved was not a soldier and never could have been. Research in British archives actually show that he was a near vagrant that after attempting to sign up for military service and being rejected for "mental instability" attempted suicide by consuming rat poison. Apparently he died in the hospital while recovering from this suicide attempt of pneumonia acquired in the hospital.
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What was operation overboard in World War 2?
Operation Overlord was the D-Day attack at Normandy.
What in history was the Panzer Division?
Panzer Division is part of World War II history, and is considered to be one of the great fighting formation. It has been engaged with the battle in France in 1940, Operation Barbarossa in 1941, and Operation Typhoon.
Were there schools during World War 2?
Yes, many schools around the world were still in operation during World War II.
Why is d day named d day?
D-Day generally refers to the day on which an operation will commence. The D-Day in question is named so because it was the start of Operation Overlord and a major part of World War 2.
What was the last German offensive of World War 2?
Operation Frühlingserwachen
Who wrote The Man who Never Was?
The book "The Man Who Never Was" was written by Ewen Montagu. It was first published in 1953 and is based on real events involving Operation Mincemeat during World War II.
Was operation Sealion part of the battle of Britain during World War 2?
The Battle of Britain prevented Operation Sealion from taking place.
What could have happened if operation mincemeat had failed?
If Operation Mincemeat had failed, the Allies might have faced significant setbacks in their invasion plans for Sicily in 1943. The Axis powers could have remained unaware of the impending invasion, allowing them to consolidate their defenses more effectively. This could have resulted in increased casualties for Allied forces and potentially delayed the liberation of Italy, prolonging the war in Europe. Overall, a failure might have altered the trajectory of the Allied campaign against Nazi Germany.
Is Operation Barbarossa a famous war?
It wasn't a war, it was an operation during World War 2. Operation Barbarossa was the codename for the German invasion of Soviet Russia in 1941. Pretty decisive stuff.
What was the name of the World War 2 operation that was the Nazi invasion of Norway and Denmark?
Operation Weserubung.
What was operation overboard in World War 2?
Operation Overlord was the D-Day attack at Normandy.
What was the name of the German operation that planned to attack russia in World War 2?
Operation Barbarossa
How did D DAY effect the outcome of world war 2?
The operation let the Allies win world war!
When did the United Nation come into operation?
After World War 2
Why did great Britain take part in operation overlord?
Britain was one of the major Allies in World War 2. It was one of the 'Big Three' Allies ... Joncey
What in history was the Panzer Division?
Panzer Division is part of World War II history, and is considered to be one of the great fighting formation. It has been engaged with the battle in France in 1940, Operation Barbarossa in 1941, and Operation Typhoon.
What was the largest land-sea-air operation in military history that opened another front of war on Germany in world war 2?
"Operation Overlord" .
