The top-secret 'Ghost Army' unit, which used inflatable tanks and costumes to fool Nazi Germany in WWII, was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal

Fri, 03/22/2024 - 00:48

This photo provided by the Ghost Army Legacy Project shows a Jeep getting new bumper markings for special effects For decades, their mission during World War II was a secret.
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Three veterans from a World War II unit specializing in deception were honored by Congress.
They're part of the seven surviving members of the "Ghost Army" unit.
They used inflatable tanks, radio signals, and costumes to impersonate fighting forces.

Veterans of a top-secret World War II unit that used inflatables and fake soundtracks to feed phony intelligence to Nazi Germany were given the congressional Gold Medal on Thursday.