The Ghost Army of World War II: How One Top-Secret Unit Deceived the Enemy with Inflatable Tanks, Sound Effects, and Other Audacious Fakery (Updated Edition)
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Book Synopsis: “A riveting tale told through personal accounts and sketches along the way—ultimately, a story of success against great odds. I enjoyed it enormously.” —Tom Brokaw
The first book to tell the full story of how a traveling road show of artists wielding imagination, paint, and bravado saved thousands of American lives—now updated with new material. In the summer of 1944, a handpicked group of young GIs—artists, designers, architects, and sound engineers, including such future luminaries as Bill Blass, Ellsworth Kelly, Arthur Singer, Victor Dowd, Art Kane, and Jack Masey—landed in France to conduct a secret mission. From Normandy to the Rhine, the 1,100 men of the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, known as the Ghost Army, conjured up phony convoys, phantom divisions, and make-believe headquarters to fool the enemy about the strength and location of American units. Every move they made was top secret, and their story was hushed up for decades after the war’s end. Hundreds of color and black-and-white photographs, along with maps, official memos, and letters, accompany Rick Beyer and Elizabeth Sayles’s meticulous research and interviews with many of the soldiers, weaving a compelling narrative of how an unlikely team carried out amazing battlefield deceptions that saved thousands of American lives and helped open the way for the final drive to Germany. The stunning art created between missions also offers a glimpse of life behind the lines during World War II.
This updated edition includes:
- A new afterword by co-author Rick Beyer
- Never-before-seen additional images
- The successful campaign to have the unit awarded a Congressional Gold Medal
History and WWII enthusiasts will find The Ghost Army of World War II an essential addition to their library.
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Experience the untold story of the incredible World War II unit that deceived the enemy and saved thousands of American lives. The Ghost Army of World War II: How One Top-Secret Unit Deceived the Enemy with Inflatable Tanks, Sound Effects, and Other Audacious Fakery (Updated Edition) takes you on a riveting journey through the captivating tales and sketches of the brave soldiers who used their imagination, paint, and bravado to carry out amazing battlefield deceptions. Discover the amazing success story of this handpicked group of young GIs - artists, designers, architects, and sound engineers - as they conjured up phony convoys, phantom divisions, and make-believe headquarters to fool the enemy about the strength and location of American units.
With meticulous research, author Rick Beyer and Elizabeth Sayles bring to life the courage and ingenuity of the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, known as the Ghost Army. Accompanied by stunning photographs, maps, official memos, and letters, this captivating narrative unveils the secrets behind their top-secret mission from Normandy to the Rhine. Be transported to the heart of World War II as you witness the breathtaking art created between missions, offering a glimpse of life behind the lines.
In this updated edition, you'll also find a new afterword by co-author Rick Beyer, containing never-before-seen additional images. Discover the successful campaign to have the Ghost Army awarded a Congressional Gold Medal, a testament to their invaluable contribution and sacrifice. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a WWII buff, or simply crave an extraordinary tale of bravery and deception, The Ghost Army of World War II is a must-have addition to your library.
Don't miss out on this incredible story that Tom Brokaw himself enjoyed enormously. Step into the world of the Ghost Army and be captivated by their audacious fakery that helped open the way for the final drive to Germany. Join the ranks of satisfied readers and order your copy of The Ghost Army of World War II: How One Top-Secret Unit Deceived the Enemy with Inflatable Tanks, Sound Effects, and Other Audacious Fakery (Updated Edition) today by clicking here.
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