A Puzzle for His Majesty The conspirators had reason to exult, for all evidences attested to the fact that the German High Command was gullible about "Major Martin." Their defense troops were moved away from the true invasion sites and deployed to the areas which were inconsequential. Subsequently, when the actual attack took place, the Allied casualties were minimized. After the war, Commander Montagu received a medal from the King of England. At the presentation ceremony, the King politely inquired where the young officer had earned his citation. "At the Admiralty," Montagu replied, presenting the King with a genuine enigma. a chip off the old block--When we saw the alcoholic's son enter the liquor store we assumed that he was a chip off the old block. (a son who is like his father)