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The Ghost Army Of World War Ii: How One Topsecret Unit Deceived The Enemy With Inflatable Tanks, Sound Effects, And Other Audac
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A Riveting Tale Told Through Personal Accounts And Sketches Along The Wayultimately, A Story Of Success Against Great Odds. I Enjoyed It Enormously. Tom Brokawthe Ghost Army Of World War Ii Is The First Book To Tell The Full Story Of How A Traveling Road Show Of Artists Wielding Imagination, Paint, And Bravado Saved Thousands Of American Lives.In The Summer Of 1944, A Handpicked Group Of Young Gisincluding Such Future Luminaries Such As Bill Blass, Ellsworth Kelly, Arthur Singer, Victor Dowd, Art Kane, And Jack Maseylanded In France To Conduct A Secret Mission. From Normandy To The Rhine, The 1,100 Men Of The 23Rd Headquarters Special Troops, Known As The Ghost Army, Conjured Up Phony Convoys, Phantom Divisions, And Makebelieve Headquarters To Fool The Enemy About The Strength And Location Of American Units. Every Move They Made Was Top Secret And Their Story Was Hushed Up For Decades After The War'S End.Hundreds Of Color And Black And White Photographs Illuminate How Their Creations Supported The War Tactics That Helped Open The Way For The Final Drive To Germany. The Stunning Art Created Between Missions Offers A Glimpse Of Life Behind The Lines During World War Ii: Lavishly Illustrated With Original Paintings, Sketches, Maps, And Photographs Presents Personal Accounts And Neverbeforeseen Artwork By Some Of Twentiethcentury America'S Leading Visual Artists Shows Firsthand The Inflatable Tanks, Counterfeit Patches, And Highly Orchestrated Fake Maneuvers Created By The Ghost Armyany Collector Of World War Ii Books Will Find The Ghost Army Of World War Ii An Essential Addition To Their Library.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Ghost Army of World War II' about? A: The book details the secret operations of the Ghost Army, a group of artists and soldiers who used deception tactics during World War II to mislead the enemy, saving countless American lives.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Ghost Army of World War II' is Rick Beyer.
- Q: What type of illustrations are included in the book? A: The book features hundreds of illustrations, including original paintings, sketches, maps, and photographs that provide visual insight into the Ghost Army's operations.
- Q: How many pages are in this book? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on April 28, 2015.
- Q: Is this book suitable for collectors? A: Yes, 'The Ghost Army of World War II' is considered an essential addition for collectors of World War II books due to its unique content and illustrations.
- Q: Does the book include personal accounts from the Ghost Army members? A: Yes, the book includes personal accounts and stories from members of the Ghost Army, providing firsthand insights into their experiences.
- Q: What are some of the features of the Ghost Army's tactics described in the book? A: The book describes tactics such as creating inflatable tanks, phantom divisions, and fake maneuvers to deceive the enemy.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for educational purposes? A: Yes, the book is suitable for educational purposes, especially for those studying military history or World War II.