How the Ghost Army hoodwinked Hitler : the story of American artistry and deception in World War II / Rebecca Siegel.
"The unbelievable true story of the American soldiers who used inflatable tanks and fake radio broadcasts as weapons in World War II. Right around D-Day of World War II, a small, unarmed American army unit deployed to Nazi-occupied France. Instead of artillery, this unit fought with stagecraft, artistry, and deception. Their "weapons" included inflatable rubber tanks and giant speakers broadcasting fake military maneuvers. The soldiers called themselves the Ghost Army. Many of them had creative backgrounds in fashion, theater, and music, and they used their talents to trick and confuse the enemy. Often, their mission was to draw enemy fire away from other soldiers and toward themselves. One of the most stunning parts of this story is just how effective the Ghost Army was. They successfully carried out mission after mission and undeniably helped secure Allied victory. Rebecca Siegel uses original research, declassified records and photos, and a boots on the ground narrative style to tell the incredible experiences of these heroic soldiers"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781682637586
- ISBN: 1682637581
- Physical Description: 166 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Atlanta, Georgia : Peachtree Publishing Company, [2025]
- Copyright: ©2025
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 10 and Up Peachtree.Grades 4-6 Peachtree.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Jacksonville Main Library | J940.5485 SIE (Text) | 36015000767190 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Richlands Branch Library | J940.5485 SIE (Text) | 36015000767315 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Sneads Ferry Branch Library | J940.5485 SIE (Text) | 36015000767372 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Swansboro Branch Library | J940.5485 SIE (Text) | 36015000767257 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
