Double Cross: The True Story of the D-Day Spies

On June 6, 1944, 150,000 Allied troops landed on Normandy's beaches with surprisingly low casualties. D-Day was a triumph of military strategy and also a masterclass in deception. Operation Fortitude and the Double Cross system misled the Nazis into expecting attacks at Calais and Norway instead of Normandy. This intricate deception saved lives and secured an Allied victory. The untold perspective of key figures in the Double Cross System is brought to light in this book, including its director, MI5 handlers, and the spies who formed its core. The unusual composition of these spies, from a Serbian playboy to a Spanish chicken farmer, and their complex relationship with spymasters are detailed. The story also reveals the heroic sacrifice of a shadowy sixth spy. With meticulous research and engaging storytelling, "Double Cross" sheds light on the spies who outwitted Hitler's army and ensured the success of D-Day.