'The Illusionist' and 'The Army That Never Was': Fooling Hitler's Generals.

During World War II, Lt. Col. Dudley Clarke stationed in Cairo devised false military operations to deceive the Axis powers. His innovative deception schemes played a crucial role in staving off defeat and ensuring eventual victory for Great Britain. Clarke's work, detailed in "The Illusionist," exemplified irregular warfare and had a significant impact on the outcome of the fighting in North Africa. Additionally, Taylor Downing's book, "The Army That Never Was," explores how British illusionists, including Clarke, contributed to the success of the Normandy invasion through decoy operations like Fortitude. [Extracted from the article]