The piece of paper that fooled Hitler

mookiemookie · 01-27-11, 09:54 AM

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It was an audacious double-cross that fooled the Nazis and shortened World War II. Now a document, here published for the first time, reveals the crucial role played by Britain's code-breaking experts in the 1944 invasion of France.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-12266109

Juan Pujol Garcia isn't exactly what you think of when you think of a super spy:

The guy had brass ones, though. That's for sure.

Herr-Berbunch · 01-27-11, 10:05 AM

There is a lot written about GARBO, one of the most successful and prolific double-cross agents used. Much of his good work only worked because, like most agent handlers in Germany, they didn't want to believe they could make a mistake and have been so gullible, and so continuously pushed through reports that, with hindsight, were unbelivable.

For balls, I think GARBO and ZIGZAG are on a par

, both pushed for their jobs and both, initially, not wanted by the XX-committee.

Thanks for highlighting this, it's good to see a piece of their actual work

Growler · 01-27-11, 01:50 PM

An MBE and the Iron Cross.

I find this hilarious; think somebody was embarrassed a wee bit when this story got out?

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Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	There is a lot written about GARBO, one of the most successful and prolific double-cross agents used. Much of his good work only worked because, like most agent handlers in Germany, they didn't want to believe they could make a mistake and have been so gullible, and so continuously pushed through reports that, with hindsight, were unbelivable. For balls, I think GARBO and ZIGZAG are on a par , both pushed for their jobs and both, initially, not wanted by the XX-committee. Thanks for highlighting this, it's good to see a piece of their actual work __________________

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Growler A long way from the sea Join Date: May 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,913 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	An MBE and the Iron Cross. I find this hilarious; think somebody was embarrassed a wee bit when this story got out? __________________ At Fiddler’s Green, where seamen true When here they’ve done their duty The bowl of grog shall still renew And pledge to love and beauty.