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Before he remade himself as the master spy known as Garbo, Juan Pujol was nothing more than a Barcelona poultry farmer. But as Garbo, he turned in a masterpiece of deception that changed the course of World War II. Posing as the Nazis’ only reliable spy inside England, he created an imaginary million-man army, invented armadas out of thin air, and brought a vast network of fictional subagents to life. The scheme culminated on June 6, 1944, when Garbo convinced the Germans that the Allied forces approaching Normandy were just a feint—the real invasion would come at Calais. Because of his brilliant trickery, the Allies were able to land with much less opposition and eventually push on to Berlin.
As incredible as it sounds, everything in Agent Garbo is true, based on years of archival research and interviews with Pujol’s family. This pulse-pounding thriller set in the shadow world of espionage and deception reveals the shocking reality of spycraft that occurs just below the surface of history.
“The book presses ever forward down a path of historical marvels and astonishing facts. The effect is like a master class that’s accessible to anyone, and Agent Garbo often reads as though it were written in a single, perfect draft.” — The Atlantic
“Stephan Talty’s unsurpassed research brings forth one of the war’s greatest agents in a must-read book for those who think they know all the great World War II stories.” — Gregory Freeman, author of The Forgotten 500
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Uncover the mind-blowing true story of Agent Garbo, the brilliant and eccentric secret agent who outwitted Hitler to save D-Day. From his humble beginnings as a poultry farmer in Barcelona to his transformation into a master spy, Juan Pujol's deception tactics during World War II changed the course of history. Dive into the thrilling world of espionage and discover the shocking reality of spycraft that influenced the Allies' victory.
Step into a world of intrigue and deception with Agent Garbo, a gripping tale woven from years of archival research and firsthand accounts from Pujol's own family. Experience the pulse-pounding thriller that reveals the untold story of a spy who concocted elaborate schemes to mislead the Nazis, ultimately enabling the successful Allied invasion on D-Day. This remarkable account will leave you on the edge of your seat, questioning everything you thought you knew about wartime espionage.
Immerse yourself in the extraordinary narrative of Agent Garbo, a narrative that reads like a captivating mystery novel but is grounded in historical fact. Stephan Talty's meticulous research unveils the brilliance of one of the war's greatest agents, shedding light on a hidden world of covert operations and daring maneuvers that shaped the outcome of World War II. Prepare to be amazed by the cunning strategies and bold risks taken by Garbo in a must-read book that offers a fresh perspective on the tumultuous era of the 1940s.
Uncover the secrets of Agent Garbo and embark on a journey through history unlike any other.
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