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Operation Mincemeat - naval ID card of Major Martin
Fake naval identity card of Major William Martin. His body was found washed up on shore in Spain on 30th April 1943 carrying sensitive documents, an elaborate and successful deception by British forces in World War Two (codenamed Operation Mincemeat) to convince German high command that the Allies were planning to attack Greece and Sardinia in 1943 rather than Sicily, the actual objective. The ID card actually shows a photograph of MI5 officer Ronnie Read. Date: 1943
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1943 Deception Fake False Hoax Identity Intelligence Major Martin Mincemeat Operation Reed Ronnie
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "Operation Mincemeat - naval ID card of Major Martin" poster print from Media Storehouse. This intriguing piece of history comes to life in this high-quality poster, featuring an authentic replica of the naval identity card belonging to Major William Martin. In April 1943, Major Martin's body was discovered on the shores of Spain, carrying sensitive documents that played a crucial role in one of the most ingenious deceptions of World War II – Operation Mincemeat. This fascinating artifact is now available as a stunning poster print, perfect for history enthusiasts, military buffs, or anyone with an appreciation for the intrigue and strategy of wartime tactics. Bring a piece of history into your home or office with this exclusive Media Storehouse poster print, sourced from the extensive collection of Mary Evans Prints Online. Each print is meticulously produced using premium materials and state-of-the-art printing techniques to ensure vibrant colors and sharp details that will last a lifetime. Order your "Operation Mincemeat - naval ID card of Major Martin" poster print today and be a part of the rich, untold stories of World War II.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
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Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph showcases a fascinating artifact from the annals of World War Two history: a fake naval identity card bearing the name and image of Major William Martin. The card, an essential component of the elaborate deception codenamed Operation Mincemeat, was used to mislead the German high command in 1943. The British intelligence services, seeking to conceal their plans to invade Sicily, devised a clever ruse. They planted the body of a deceased man, dressed in a Royal Marines uniform and carrying sensitive documents, on the shore of Huelva, Spain. The body was identified as Major Martin, and the documents revealed a supposed new Allied strategy to attack Greece and Sardinia instead of Sicily. The identity card in this photograph, however, is not that of Major Martin. Instead, it bears the likeness of MI5 officer Ronnie Reed. The use of Reed's image was a crucial aspect of the deception, as the Germans would believe that the documents had been in the possession of the deceased officer before his death. The success of Operation Mincemeat is a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the British intelligence services during World War Two. The deception led the Germans to divert their forces to the wrong locations, allowing the Allied invasion of Sicily to proceed largely unopposed. This photograph serves as a reminder of the pivotal role that intelligence and deception played in the outcome of the war.
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