Video - Operation Mincemeat: WWII's Bizarre Deception

Did you know that during World War II, the British government created a secret unit called "Operation Mincemeat" to deceive the Nazis? They used a corpse dressed as a British officer to plant fake documents that misled the Germans about the Allies' military plans. The operation was a success, leading to the diversion of German troops and ultimately helping the Allies win the war. But the most surprising part? The corpse used in the operation was actually that of a homeless man who died from ingesting rat poison. Talk about a bizarre and effective strategy!