The Ghost Army: Deception in WWII

When did the Ghost Army operate?

WWII

What type of unit was the Ghost Army?

Top-secret

Job of Ghost Army:

Deceive enemies

Ghost Army formally called:

23rd Headquarters Special Troops

Who did the Ghost Army mislead?

Nazis

How did the Ghost Army mislead the Nazis?

By using inflatable tanks, sound effects, fake radio transmissions

The Ghost Army was stationed in the:

European theater

The Ghost Army showcased:

Creativity, bravery, ingenuity

The Ghost Army created illusions of:

large troop movements

Provide an example of the Ghost Army’s work:

Created fake army with mock headquarters in 1944 in Metz

Were the tactics used by the Ghost Army successful?

Yes

What did the successful tactics of the Ghost Army lead to?

Diversion of German forces

What was the result of the diversion of German forces by the Ghost Army?

Saving countless lives

The Ghost Army highlighted that:

Deception is powerful weapon in warfare