Bibliograph

U.S. Ghost Army, the master illusionists of World War II

Type

Label

U.S. Ghost Army, the master illusionists of World War II

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Rated E

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

U.S. Ghost Army

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Series statement

Graphic library. Amazing World War II stories

Sub title

the master illusionists of World War II

Summary

When you need to mislead the enemy, who are you going to call? The Ghost Army of course! During World War II this top secret group of artists and special effects experts worked to deceive German forces on the front lines. Using fake combat vehicles and artillery, dummies dressed as soldiers, and broadcasting the sounds of troops and equipment, the Ghost Army often tricked the Germans into believing U.S. forces were about to attack in one place while the real troops moved against another target. Learn all about these master illusionists'' efforts to trick the Nazis and help win the war

Target audience

juvenile

Classification