Ghost Army members who deceived Nazis with battlefield ruses in WWII given Congressional Gold Medal
For decades, their mission during World War II was a secret. With inflatable tanks, trucks and planes, combined with sound effects, radio trickery, costume uniforms and acting, the American military units that became known as the Ghost Army helped outwit the enemy.
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2 developments- Mar 21, 2024Their WWII mission was secret for decades. Now the Ghost Army will get the Congressional Gold Medal
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Quiet for 921 daysLast development · Mar 22, 2024 — Ghost Army members who deceived Nazis with battlefield ruses in WWII given Congressional Gold Medal
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4 viewpointsThe top-secret 'Ghost Army' unit, which used inflatable tanks and costumes to fool Nazi Germany in WWII, was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal
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9 viewpointsAfter decades of secrecy, 'Ghost Army' soldiers of WWII recognized with Congressional Gold Medal
After decades of secrecy and years of lobbying, Congress grants Ghost Army gold medal
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4 viewpointsGhost Army members who staged secret WWII battlefield deceptions awarded Congressional Gold Medal
Word War Two ‘Ghost Army,’ Vital To D-Day Operation, Receives Congressional Gold Medals
The WWII mission was secret for decades. Now the Ghost Army will get the Congressional Gold Medal
Their WWII mission was secret for decades. Now the Ghost Army will get the Congressional Gold Medal
WWII Ghost Army who duped Nazis in secret mission will receive Congressional Gold Medal