The Ghost Army

The Ghost Army was a United States military unit during World War II, officially known as the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops. Active from 1944 to 1945, this unit specialized in deception tactics to mislead German forces. They used inflatable tanks, sound effects, and fake radio transmissions to create the illusion of a larger army presence, diverting enemy attention and resources away from real operations. By employing art and creativity, the Ghost Army played a crucial role in several campaigns in Europe, demonstrating the effectiveness of psychological warfare in the broader context of military strategy.