The Ghost Army 11 years old

Illusion was their ultimate weapon.

During World War II, a hand-picked group of American GI's undertook a bizarre mission: create a traveling road show of deception on the battlefields of Europe, with the German Army as their audience. The 23rd Headquarters Special Troops used inflatable rubber tanks, sound trucks, and dazzling performance art to bluff the enemy again and again, often right along the front lines. Many of the men picked to carry out these dangerous deception missions were artists. Some went on to become famous, including fashion designer Bill Blass. In their spare time, they painted and sketched their way across Europe, creating a unique and moving visual record of their war. Their secret mission was kept hushed up for nearly 50 years after the war's end.

Credits

The Ghost Army Cast

Name	Character
Peter Coyote He was 71, now 83 years old	as Narrator (Voice)
Wesley Clark He was 68, now 79 years old

The Ghost Army Crew

Name	Department
Jon Neuburger as Editor.	Editing