D-Day naval deceptions
Taxable, Glimmer and Big Drum were tactical military deceptions conducted on 6 June 1944 in support of the Allied landings in Normandy. Small boats, along with aircraft from RAF Bomber Command, simulated invasion fleets approaching Cap d’Antifer, Pas-de-Calais and Normandy. Big Drum was positioned on the western flank of the real invasion force.
