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Which operation involved McNair in a deception tactic?

  • Operation Quicksilver

  • Operation Paperclip

  • Operation Rolling Thunder

  • Operation Desert Storm

Answer

Operation Quicksilver, the answer to the question, was a deception tactic employed by Admiral McNair during World War II. It aimed to mislead the enemy about the intended target of an Allied invasion by creating a fake build-up of forces in one location while the actual assault took place elsewhere. This operation successfully diverted enemy attention and contributed to the Allied victory.
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