In 1942, the British needed someone special to help ensure the success of the Allied invasion of Sicily. Major Martin was that person – he was dead and he was Catholic.
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More on Operation Mincemeat
BBC History Magazine Podcast talked about Operation Mincemeat in October 2008
SaintCast on Fr. Maximilian Kolbe
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