During World War II, British intelligence officer Joan Bright Astley masterminded one of history’s greatest deceptions. Her fake radio messages and decoy tanks convinced Hitler that the Allied invasion would strike Calais, not Normandy. This brilliant act of espionage saved thousands — and helped change the course of the war. #BritainAtWar #WW2 #SpyStories #WomenInWar #Deception #DDay #HistoryShorts | Britain At War
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During World War II, British intelligence officer Joan Bright Astley masterminded one of history’s greatest deceptions. Her fake radio messages and decoy tanks convinced Hitler
Britain At War. Britain At War · Original audio. During World War II, British intelligence officer Joan Bright Astley masterminded one of history’s greatest deceptions. Her fake radio messages and decoy tanks convinced Hitler that the Allied invasion would strike Calais, not Normandy. This brilliant act of espionage saved thousands — and ...
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