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The true spy story that changed the course of world. Courtesy of jeremy montagufrom operation mincemeat. The true spy story that changed the course of world war ii 2010 by macintyre, ben isbn. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of operation mincemeat by ben macintyre.