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Sonic Deception: Fooling the Enemy with Sound

This chapter explores the concept of sonic deception, where sounds of tanks and trucks are recorded and played back to deceive the enemy. The Army made a top secret film explaining how sound could be used to fool the enemy, with actors portraying German officers being tricked by the sonic deception unit. The film explains the process of recording and playing back sounds, and highlights the effectiveness of this technique in fooling the enemy.

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