Radar Jamming - Fooling
the enemy
By 1944, the radar systems and the
'jamming' devices used by both the allies and the axis powers
were becoming increasingly devious. It was considered essential
therefore that as many diversionary tactics were laid before
the true invasion of France could begin
Operation Fortitude:
A large amount of fake aeroplanes
and other equipment was constructed in Kent. The idea was
to convince the Germans that the US First Army Group under
General Patton was going to invade near Dieppe. Fake radio
messages were also transmitted. In order for the deception
to seem credible however, some sort of fake invasion fleet
would have to be conjured.
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