The Man Who Never Was. [Hardcover] Montagu, Ewen.

Description

1954 Lippincot Publishing edition. Missing dustjacket. Hardcover has some scuff marks. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

This 1954 edition of “The Man Who Never Was” by Ewen Montagu offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the most ingenious deception operations of World War II. Montagu, a British intelligence officer, masterminded Operation Mincemeat, a daring plan to deceive the Germans about the Allied invasion of Sicily. By planting misleading documents on a dead body dropped off the Spanish coast, the Allies successfully misled the Nazis, saving countless lives. This gripping account, written by one of the operation’s architects, provides a rare insider’s perspective on the intricate planning and execution of this audacious ruse. Collectors and readers alike will appreciate the historical significance of this book, which not only offers a thrilling spy narrative but also sheds light on the critical role of deception in wartime strategy. Despite its age and the absence of a dust jacket, this copy remains a compelling artifact of a pivotal moment in World War II history.