Operation Mincemeat - Solving the problem of freezing Michael's corpse feet
Time: Saturday Apr 17, 1943
Place: U.K
Details: In the early hours of 17 April 1943 the corpse of Michael was dressed as Martin, although there was one last-minute hitch: the feet had . Purchase, Montagu and Cholmondeley could not put the boots on, so an electric heater was located and the feet defrosted enough to put the boots on properly. The pocket litter was placed on the body, and the briefcase attached.
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