Ghost Army of World War II

Ghost Army of World War IIby Jack M. Kneece A secret American Army unit made up of actors, writers, artists, and set designers and relying on dummy equipment played a key role in the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. Known as the Ghost Army and trained in the art of military deception, the Twenty third Headquarters Special Troops launched its unique mission in France shortly after the Normandy invasion. Its goal: to confuse, mislead, and deceive the German Army. Using

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