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Elephant Pranks, Ghost Armies, Would You Still Love Me If I Was A Silkworm

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week

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The Ghost Army: Creative Warfare in WWII

This chapter explores the fascinating role of the Ghost Army, a deception unit in World War II that used creative tactics to mislead enemy forces. It also discusses the innovative techniques developed during this time, such as anechoic chambers, that bridge the gap between wartime strategy and modern technology.

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