Number 28 on the list was an idea to plant misleading papers on a corpse that would be found by the enemy; this suggestion formed the basis of Operation Mincemeat, the successful 1943 plan to conceal the intended invasion of Italy from North Africa.
Number 28 on the list was an idea to plant misleading papers on a corpse. This corpse would be found by the enemy. This suggestion formed the basis of Operation Mincemeat. This was to conceal the intended invasion of Italy from North Africa. Operation Mincemeat was the successful 1943 plan.