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D-Day naval deceptions

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Taxable, Glimmer and Big Drum
Part of Operation Bodyguard
Black and white image of a Harbour Defence Motor Launch tied up alongside a quay
A Harbour Defence Motor Launch, similar to those used during the operations
Operational scopeTactical deception
Location
Planned1944
Planned byLondon Controlling Section, Ops (B)
TargetCap d'Antifer, Pas-de-Calais, Normandy
Date5–6 June 1944
Executed by
OutcomeLimited success in deceiving the Axis as to Allied intentions