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Ghost Army
Director: Ben Affleck
Cast: Ben Affleck
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The US military forms a squadron of unconventional recruits during World War II to trick the German army into thinking there were outposts and bases where there were only mannequins, props and inflatable tanks.
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While the film Ghost Army directed by Ben Affleck has not yet been released, the story of the real-life U.S. military deception unit that used inflatable tanks and props to mislead the German army during World War II is an intriguing one that has yet to be fully explored on the big screen. Critics and audiences alike will likely be interested to see how Affleck portrays this little-known but crucial chapter of WWII history.
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Fans of Ben Affleck's dramatic directing style will appreciate the unique way he brings the little-known Ghost Army unit's unconventional tactics to life on the big screen, blending war and espionage elements for an engaging, thought-provoking viewing experience.
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The Ghost Army was a United States Army tactical deception unit during World War II officially known as the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops. The 1,100-man unit was created to deceive the Axis forces and mislead them as to the size and location of Allied forces, while giving the actual units elsewhere time to maneuver. Activated on 20 January 1944, the Ghost Army arrived in Europe in May shortly before D-Day and returned to the US at the end of the war in July 1945. During their tenure, the Ghost Army carried out more than 20 deception campaigns, putting on a "traveling road show" using inflatable tanks, sound trucks, fake radio transmissions, scripts and pretense.
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