Deceptions of World War II: From camouflage techniques to deception tactics by P

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Discover the inner workings of the ingenious and outrageous acts of military subterfuge that took place during WWII. From fictitious spy networks feeding the enemy false information, to disguising an entire wartime industry, these incredible stories shed light on the deceptions – and their masterminds – that helped to win the war.

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Discover the inner workings of many incredible, ingenious and decisive acts of military cunning in this fascinating insight into the tactics of World War II presents notable successes, as well as the most daring and outrageous plans. Critical advantage was gained through deception – the projection of power in areas of weakness, camouflage, manipulation, and the transmission of false intentions. Deceptions of World War II presents notable successes, as well as the most daring and outrageous plans. Be enthralled by accounts of: Just how important the camouflage efforts were at home and in the Pacific – artists and photographers like William Dobell and Max Dupain were drafted into bold, creative and ingenious efforts.Operation Hackney in the Pacific, where an Australian cargo fleet loaded with empty packing and used fuel drums supplied the illusion, from the air, of a full brigade's camps. The British effort to project a fighting force in North Africa where none in fact existed and the flawless Japanese plan to conceal an entire fleet on its way to Pearl Harbour.The enigmatic double agent Garbo, who established a fictitious network of spies in Britain and then fed Germany a stream of false information.These compelling stories are interspersed with equally captivating images, from full-page spreads of invasions in action, to the shipping container used to transport the body of a fictitious marine captain during Operation Mincemeat.

Author Biography

Peter Darman has a postgraduate degree in history, and previously worked as a research officer with the Defence Intelligence Staff in Whitehall. Peter has written numerous history and military history books, including One Hundred Events that Shaped World War II.

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1DEFENSIVE DECEPTIONCHAPTER 2DECEPTION IN THE DESERTCHAPTER 3DECEPTION BY INTELLIGENCECHAPTER 4DECEPTION IN THE EASTCHAPTER 5DECEPTION IN THE WESTCHAPTER 6DECEPTION IN THE PACIFIC

Review

"This is a most agreeable read, seeing how each side tried, and usually succeeded, to create an advantage for themselves whilst throwing the opposition off guard. So often was the strategy of one side influenced by a believable deception – resulting in a reduced and/or unprepared opposition. A highly commendable publication." * RUSI (Royal United Services Institute) *"Deceptions of World War II describes how bluff and camouflage were vital wartime tactics. At home and in the Pacific, artists and photographers like William Dobell and Max Dupain were drafted into bold and creative efforts. Enjoy the ingenious and outrageous acts of military subterfuge." * The Senior Newspaper *

Details ISBN1921497955 NZ Release Date 2024-04-02 Author Peter Darman Pages 224 Publisher Exisle Publishing Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781921497957 Publication Date 2024-04-03 Imprint Exisle Publishing Subtitle From camouflage techniques to deception tactics Place of Publication Woolombi Country of Publication Australia Illustrations Illustrations, color Audience General Format Hardcover AU Release Date 2024-04-03 We've got this

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