JOURNAL ARTICLE

THE OTHER OPERATION OVERLORD D-DAY’S GHOST ARMY.

  • Published In: History of War, 2024, n. 133. P. 24 1 of 3

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: HARDIMAN, LOUIS 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the use of deception and misdirection during Operation Fortitude, a mission to confuse German defenses during preparations for D-Day. Historian Taylor Downing explores the previously hidden link between Operation Fortitude and the British film industry, as well as the eccentric individuals involved in the deception. The article also highlights the creation of a fictional army group called FUSAG, led by General George S Patton, to convince the Germans of a planned landing at Pas de Calais. The success of the deception relied on double agents, dummy equipment, and the belief of German intelligence. The article concludes by noting that deception continued to be used after the Normandy Campaign, but on a smaller scale. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:History of War. 2024/06, Issue 133, p24
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Military History and Science
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2054-376X
  • Accession Number:176975828
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