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War, deception and art come together in this astonishing true story of American G.I.s who tricked the enemy with rubber tanks, sound effects and carefully crafted illusions during WWII. This remarkable tale of a top-secret mission that was at once absurd, deadly and amazingly effective is told through the stories of the veterans.
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The Ghost Army

Premiered On: 05/22/2013

This program tells the true story of American soldiers - many of whom would go on to have illustrious careers in art, design, and fashion - who tricked the enemy with rubber tanks, sound effects, and visual illusions during World War II.

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