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We’ve gotten a ton of requests to talk about the Ghost Army lately, probably because of an article at Mental Floss called “The Most Amazing Lie in History.” It is amazing, and today’s episode is a totally different angle on the story. During World War II, the U.S. Army formed a top-secret military unit with one goal: Use artistic and theatrical skills to confuse the enemy. And while the inflatable tanks used to this end get most of the publicity, there was a lot more to this (very effective) deception.

Here’s a link to our notes and research.