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MED & N.Africa 1940-1945: Where will the Allies Invade?

Where will the Allies Invade?

Possessions found on Major Martin when his body was washed ashore in April 1943.

Catalogue ref: WO 106/5921

Possessions found on Major Martin; WO 106/5921
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What would German intelligence have known at the time?

  1. They would have been able to check if these items were genuine.
  2. They would have been shown copies of the post mortem on Major Martin that showed that he drowned (see opening of task).

What conclusion do you think they reached after studying this photograph?

Use this table to record your conclusions.