What Was Operation Mincemeat?
Operation Mincemeat was a British deception operation during World War II. It aimed to mislead Nazi Germany about Allied invasion plans by planting false documents on a corpse.
How Did the Operation Work?
In April 1943, British intelligence placed a dead body off the coast of Spain. The body carried fake letters suggesting the Allies would invade Greece and Sardinia instead of Sicily.
Why Was Operation Mincemeat Important?
The operation helped protect the real Allied invasion of Sicily. It is widely regarded as one of the most successful military deceptions of the war.
For more details, see the Imperial War Museums overview of Operation Mincemeat.
