Ghost Army

The Ghost Army was a secret U.S. unit during WWII that used deception to mislead Axis forces. Formed by Colonel Billy Harris and Major Ralph Ingersoll, it employed artists and engineers to create fake military units using inflatable tanks, sound effects, and false radio transmissions. This unit completed over 20 missions, including participation in D-Day, saving thousands of Allied lives. Members were sworn to secrecy for 50 years, and their contributions were only recognized in 2022 with the Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act.

What was the primary purpose of the Ghost Army during WWII?

• To provide medical assistance to Allied troops

• To engage in direct combat with Axis forces

• To train new recruits for the Allied forces

• To deceive enemy forces with fake intelligence

Who were the key figures behind the creation of the Ghost Army?

• General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Winston Churchill

• Admiral Chester Nimitz and General Douglas MacArthur

• President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin

• Colonel Billy Harris and Major Ralph Ingersoll

What methods did the Ghost Army use to simulate a larger military presence?

• Building permanent military bases

• Conducting aerial bombings

• Deploying additional troops to the front lines

• Using inflatable tanks and sound effects

Approximately how many Allied lives were estimated to have been saved by the Ghost Army's efforts?

• 5,000 to 10,000

• 10,000 to 20,000

• 15,000 to 30,000

• 30,000 to 50,000

In what year was the Ghost Army officially recognized with a Congressional Gold Medal?

• 2000

• 1945

• 1975

• 2022