The Man Who Never Was (book)

*The Man Who Never Was* is a non-fiction book by Ewen Montagu, recounting the true story of an Allied deception during World War II. It details how British intelligence created a fictitious army officer, conveying false plans to deceive the Germans about an invasion target, notably through a cleverly crafted corpse and fake documents. This operation, known as "Operation Mincemeat," successfully misled the Nazis, contributing to Allied success in Europe. The book provides an in-depth look at espionage, strategic deception, and ingenuity used in wartime intelligence efforts.