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Author:

Yomtov, Nelson.

Title:

U.S. Ghost Army : the master illusionists of World War II / by Nel Yomtov ; illustrated by Alessandro Valdrighi ; consultant, Tim Solie.

Publisher:

Capstone Pressa Capstone imprint,

Copyright Date:

2020

Description:

32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 23 cm.

Subject:

United States--Headquarters Special Troops, 23rd--Headquarters Special Troops, 23rd--History--Juvenile literature.
United States--Headquarters Special Troops, 23rd--Headquarters Special Troops, 23rd--History.
Deception (Military science)--Juvenile literature.
Deception (Military science.)
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Western Front--Juvenile literature.
World War, 1939-1945--Deception--United States--Juvenile literature.
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Western Front.
World War, 1939-1945--United States.

Other Authors:

Valdrighi, Alessandro,.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Masters of deception -- Growing pains -- Operation Brittany: deadly show at brest -- The long, brutal winter -- The greatest illusion of all -- History's incredible deceivers -- Glossary -- Read more -- Critical thinking questions -- Internet sites -- Index.

Summary:

Describes the special unit in World War II known as the U.S. Ghost Army, and how it used fake props and special effects to mislead German forces in several important missions. Written in graphic-novel format.

ISBN:

1543573169
9781543573169

LCCN:

2019005964

Locations:

TCPG826 -- Bettendorf Public Library Information Center (Bettendorf)

TAPB572 -- Fairfax Public Library (Fairfax)

UGPF911 -- Indianola Public Library (Indianola)

YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)

KOPC446 -- H.J. Nugen Public Library (New London)