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"Ghost Army of WWII to Receive Congressional Gold Medal"

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Source: The Associated Press
"Ghost Army of WWII to Receive Congressional Gold Medal"
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The Ghost Army, a secretive World War II military unit known for using inflatable tanks and sound effects to deceive the enemy, will be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. The unit's missions, previously classified, are now recognized for their ingenuity and impact on the battlefield. The award ceremony will be attended by surviving members and family, honoring their significant contributions to the war effort.

Topics:nationworld-war-ii-history#congressional-gold-medal#ghost-army#military-deception#rick-beyer#world-war-ii#world-war-ii-history
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  1. Their WWII mission was secret for decades. Now the Ghost Army will get the Congressional Gold Medal  The Associated Press
  2. 'Ghosts' of WWII to be honored with Congressional Gold Medal  ArmyTimes.com
  3. Late "Ghost Army" veteran from Massachusetts to be honored for World War II service  CBS Boston
  4. 'Ghost Army' that fooled Hitler will receive Congress's highest honor  The Washington Post
  5. ‘Ghost Army’ that fooled Hitler will receive Congress’s highest honor  The Boston Globe

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