American soldiers killed in battle were usually routinely buried with Christian gravestones—even if they were Jewish.
Such mistakes are now being identified and corrected.
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Pam: Wartime Fiancee and Operation Mincemeat
Phony War
When British Major William Martin’s body washed up near Spain in 1943, the Germans obtained a photo of his fiancée Pam – and Allied invasion plans. The Germans were delighted. So were the Allies. Continue reading