Double Crossed

By Rebecca E. F. Barone

Allies deceive Nazis with fake armies to ensure D-Day success.

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In 1943, with Europe under Nazi control, the Allies face a daunting task: deceive the Germans to ensure a successful D-Day. Operation Bodyguard unfolds as spies and double agents weave a web of deception, creating fake armies and decoy landings. The stakes are immense, with millions of lives hanging in the balance. Will the Allies' audacious plan catch the Nazis off guard, or will their efforts unravel, leading to catastrophic defeat? Dive into this gripping tale of espionage and strategy, where every move could change the course of history.

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A thrilling WWII middle-grade narrative nonfiction account of Operation Bodyguard, in which the Allied forces used spies and double agents to deceive the Nazis about their true plans for D-Day. “Throws you right into the action–real spies playing for the highest possible stakes!” –award-winning author Steve Sheinkin In the fall of 1943, German troops controlled nearly all of continental Europe. The one chance the Allies had of punching through the German front meant keeping the enemy distracted and in the dark. They had to take the Germans by surprise on “D-Day.” The mission: trick the Germans into believing the Allies would strike anywhere but their true target, the beaches of Normandy. Featuring historical photos and breathtaking true accounts, Double Crossed tells the exhilarating story of Operation Bodyguard, the mind-boggling effort to lay a false trail for the Germans using fake armies, decoy landings, and the covert work of double agents and spies who risked their lives. With millions of lives hanging in the balance, victory–or defeat–in World War II depended on the Nazis being caught unaware.

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