What was the "Ghost Army" composed of, and what did they do in Europe?
Answer
The 23rd Headquarters Special Troops — American artists, designers, and actors who used inflatable tanks, recorded sound effects, and fake insignia to deceive Germans about troop dispositions
Did You Know?
The Ghost Army mounted over 20 deceptions. They blasted recorded tank engine sounds from powerful speakers and inflated rubber tanks. Their unit included future fashion designer Bill Blass and painter Ellsworth Kelly. Their existence was classified until 1996.