Fortitude

The D-Day Deception Campaign

Nonfiction, History, Military
Cover of the book Fortitude by Roger Hesketh, ABRAMS
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Roger Hesketh ISBN: 9781590209486
Publisher: ABRAMS Publication: May 30, 2002
Imprint: Abrams Press Language: English
Author: Roger Hesketh
ISBN: 9781590209486
Publisher: ABRAMS
Publication: May 30, 2002
Imprint: Abrams Press
Language: English

The objective was to persuade the enemy that the long-awaited landings would take place in the Pas-de-Calais, and that any attack in Normandy would be nothing more than a diversionary feint that could be safely ignored. Hundreds of bogus agent reports were manufactured, an entire US Army Group was invented, false radio signals transmitted, and inflatable tanks, dummy bombers built of balsa wood and canvas landing craft were positioned where they could be photographed by the Luftwaffe. Each itemed an imminent amphibious assault from Dover, across the shortest stretch of the English Channel. Operation Fortitude was an extraordinary success. In this volume, the classified official history of the entire operation, written by Roger Hesketh as head of the team of D-Day deception specialists, has been declassified and released.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The objective was to persuade the enemy that the long-awaited landings would take place in the Pas-de-Calais, and that any attack in Normandy would be nothing more than a diversionary feint that could be safely ignored. Hundreds of bogus agent reports were manufactured, an entire US Army Group was invented, false radio signals transmitted, and inflatable tanks, dummy bombers built of balsa wood and canvas landing craft were positioned where they could be photographed by the Luftwaffe. Each itemed an imminent amphibious assault from Dover, across the shortest stretch of the English Channel. Operation Fortitude was an extraordinary success. In this volume, the classified official history of the entire operation, written by Roger Hesketh as head of the team of D-Day deception specialists, has been declassified and released.

More books from ABRAMS

Cover of the book Barefoot to Billionaire by Roger Hesketh
Cover of the book On the Edge of Gone by Roger Hesketh
Cover of the book Celebrating a Life by Roger Hesketh
Cover of the book The Imperial Capitals of China by Roger Hesketh
Cover of the book League of Strays by Roger Hesketh
Cover of the book Eat for the Planet Cookbook by Roger Hesketh
Cover of the book The Curses by Roger Hesketh
Cover of the book Ben Loves Bear by Roger Hesketh
Cover of the book Look What I Can Do! by Roger Hesketh
Cover of the book Lucky by Roger Hesketh
Cover of the book The Man in the Picture by Roger Hesketh
Cover of the book My Friend Maya Loves to Dance by Roger Hesketh
Cover of the book Capture Your Style by Roger Hesketh
Cover of the book 2017 by Roger Hesketh
Cover of the book 100 Things That Make Me Happy (Read-Along) by Roger Hesketh
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy