A Visual Guide to the Ghost Army, Fake Fleets and Enemies Allies of World War II - Atlas Obscura
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Military units in both the Allied and Axis powers used air-filled tanks and straw airplanes to deceive enemies. Now, the legendary Ghost Army is getting recognition for their ruse.
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Ghost Army, a World War II Master of Deception, Finally Wins Recognition - The New York Times
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The Ghost Army — ArtCurious
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Ghost Army - Wikipedia
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The Top-Secret WWII Unit That Fooled the Nazis
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A Visual Guide to the Ghost Army, Fake Fleets and Enemies Allies of World War II - Atlas Obscura
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The Ghost Army of World War II Used Art to Deceive the Nazis, History
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The Ghost Army of World War II by Rick Beyer and Elizabeth Sayles tells the story of designers and artists who helped win the war through deception.
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Photos: How the Secret 'Ghost Army' Fooled Enemies With Fake Weapons
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