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The chaos and confusion of war is the perfect breeding ground for conspiracies. World War II was no exception. Intelligence agencies practised stunning deceptions and disinformation was spread widely. In this atmosphere, elaborate theories have sprung up to explain the many mysteries of the war. There are a wealth of conspiracies surrounding World War II, from covert assassinations to outlandish secret missions and shocking cover-ups, that are sure to intrigue every reader. In this fascinating book, you will learn whether: - the Nazis really set up a secret base in Antarctica - Franklin D. Roosevelt allowed Pearl Harbor to be bombed so that America could be drawn into the war - a secret plot by US intelligence led to the assassination of top general George Patton - Adolf Hitler really faked his own death and escaped from the bunker in 1945

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Alexander Macdonald is a military historian and the author of The Battle of the Somme and The Gallipoli Campaign. He was also consulting editor on Turning the Tide: Decisive Battle of the Second World War, The Story of the SS and History's Greatest Battles: Masterstrokes of War. He lives in London.

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