Key Information
Reference code
MACLEOD 1/4
Title
Account by Macleod, 'The story of the Fourth Army and its part in the deception operation to cover the Normandy landing', [1966]
Date(s)
- [1966] (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Scope and content
Account by Macleod entitled 'The story of the Fourth Army and its part in the Deception Operation to cover the Normandy landing', detailing his role as commander of the fictional army, designed, by means of wireless traffic, to confuse the Germans into believing firstly (Mar 1944) that an invasion of Norway was planned, secondly (May 1944) that the Normandy landings were a feint to cover a main attack on the Pas de Calais, France, and lastly (Aug 1944) that 4 Army was intending to attack the Low Countries. 11pp.
General Information
Name of creator
(1891-1984)
Repository
Language of material
Script of material
Existence and location of originals
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