The Ghost Army of World War II: How One Top-Secret Unit Deceived the Enemy

Curator Larry Decuers takes us on an exploration of the Museum’s current special exhibition with special guests Rick Beyer and Elizabeth Sayles, co-authors 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. Discover how 1,100 men of the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, aka the Ghost Army, conjured up phantom divisions to fool the enemy about the strength and location of American troops, and how this unit, which included artists, radio jockeys, and theatrical personnel, helped save American lives.

[Rayblondie]

Amazing film. Someone brought this up in a prayer meeting and here we are.

[Blue-ffqv]

My grandfather, Maj. Charles H. Yocum was the signals officer for the 23rd.

[iansmith]

Why have so few people come across this, it's such an interesting part of the War. Fascinating stuff, enjoyed it immensely.

[emmerbarela]

Just discovered that my dad, Abelicio B. Barela, was in the 23rd Headquarters Unit.