1,100 WWII "Ghost Army" soldiers deceived Nazis with inflatable tanks and illusions, saving 30,000 US service members; they will posthumously receive Congressional Gold Medal.

1,100 soldiers in WWII's "Ghost Army" used inflatable tanks, fake radio chatter, and prerecorded soundtracks to create illusions, tricking the Nazis about the size and location of enemy troops, and saving up to 30,000 US service members. After years of research and lobbying, the Ghost Army will receive Congress's highest honor, the Congressional Gold Medal.

March 18, 2024
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