A "now it can be told" story of secret Operation Mincemeat. This was a carefully prepared ruse involving planted documents on a floating body which successfully misled the German commanders as to the Sicily invasion. Told by the British naval officer who originated the plot.

The birth of an idea -- Preliminary enquiries -- "Operation Mincemeat" -- The vital document -- Major Martin, Royal Marines -- The creation of a person -- Major Martin gets ready for war -- The journey north -- The launching of the body -- Major Martin lands in Spain -- We tidy up England -- The German Intelligence Service plays its part -- The German High Command gets busy -- Envoi.