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Grades: 9th-12th

In Plain Sight: D-Day Deception

The best deception is attained by feeding an opponent with falsehoods which he wants to believe. Using code names such as Fortitude, Bodyguard, Quicksilver, and Double-Cross, General Eisenhower commanded a series of covert operations that played a crucial role in the victorious Allied invasion of Europe. Students examine primary sources to gain an understanding of D-Day deception plans.

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Camouflaged tank partially concealed by trees beneath the title “In Plain Sight D-Day.”
Camouflaged tank partially concealed by trees beneath the title “In Plain Sight D-Day.”
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