JOURNAL ARTICLE

OPERATION MINCEMEAT.

  • Published In: All About History, 2024, n. 145. P. 81 1 of 2

  • Database: History Reference Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

"Operation Mincemeat" is a film based on a book by Ben Macintyre that depicts a World War II deception operation. The operation involved planting fake documents on a corpse to convince the Germans of an Allied invasion of Greece instead of Sicily. While the film includes a romantic subplot and portrays Ian Fleming, the future author of James Bond, it is unclear if these elements are historically accurate. The operation was ultimately successful, resulting in fewer military losses during the Sicily invasion and the movement of a Panzer division from France in preparation for an invasion of Greece. Overall, the film is largely accurate but takes some creative liberties to increase dramatic tension. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:All About History. 2024/08, Issue 145, p81
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Military History and Science
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2052-5877
  • Accession Number:178272542
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