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Operation Mincemeat: WW2 espionage on film

Operation Mincemeat: WW2 espionage on film

FromHistory Extra podcast


Operation Mincemeat: WW2 espionage on film

FromHistory Extra podcast

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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Apr 18, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In 1943, British agents concocted a daring plot to trick Hitler, involving a dead body, fake love letters and a false identity. Speaking with Emily Briffett, author and historian Ben Macintyre discusses the real history behind Operation Mincemeat, a new film adapted from his 2010 book of the same name. Operation Mincemeat is in UK cinemas from 15 April. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Released:
Apr 18, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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