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Operation Mincemeat is regarded as one of the most successful intelligence operations of World War II, a masterclass in deception that highlighted the importance of creative thinking in warfare. The success of this operation allowed the Allies to establish a foothold in Europe, facilitating subsequent invasions and eventually leading to the downfall of the Axis powers.
Major William Martin—though a fictitious character—had a lasting impact. He was honored with a grave in Huelva, Spain, where both his name and that of Glendower Michael, the real deceased, rest—a testament to a bizarre and brilliant chapter in the history of espionage.