6. Operation Zeppelin: Web of Deception
As part of the broader Operation Bodyguard, the Allies launched Operation Zeppelin to mislead German intelligence about their intentions in the Mediterranean. This deception aimed to create the illusion of imminent invasions in Greece, Albania, Croatia, Turkey, Bulgaria, and France, thereby tying down German forces that might otherwise reinforce Normandy or Italy. Despite its strategic significance, Zeppelin’s complexity and impact are often overshadowed by more prominent ruses.
