Description
Juan Pujol, a young Spanish antifascist, became agent GARBO, a master of deception and intrigue. His story contains all the hallmarks of classic spy adventure - enciphered messages, secret inks, items concealed in cakes - culminating in one of the greatest strategic deceptions in history. Through a ring of invented subagents, GARBO and his MI5 controllers succeeded in convincing the Germans that the DDay landings were only a diversionary tactic, thus safeguarding the Allied landings and hastening the end of the war in Europe.
Secret History Files is an exciting series from The National Archives that puts covert history in readers' hands. Dossiers previously classified as Top Secret are now available, with an explanatory introduction and background analysis by expert historians.
Author: Mark Seaman, National Archives
Publisher: Dundurn Group
Published: 04/01/2004
Pages: 410
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.24lbs
Size: 9.07h x 6.03w x 0.89d
ISBN13: 9781550025040
ISBN10: 155002504X
BISAC Categories:
- History | Military | World War II
About the Author
Secret History Files is an exciting series from The National Archives that puts covert history in readers' hands. Dossiers previously classified as 'Top Secret' are now available, with an explanatory introduction and background analysis by expert historians.