During World War II, the US Army deployed a “tactical deception unit” to Europe. The 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, aka the “Ghost Army,” consisted of artists, ad directors, actors, and other creative folks who used inflatable tanks, sound effects trucks, and good ol’ fashioned bullshit to trick the German forces. It included the likes of fashion designer Bill Blass, fine artist Elsworth Kelly, and photographer Art Kane. A documentary about the Ghost Army, directed by Rick Beyer, aired last month on PBS. You can watch it for free right here! The Ghost Army story would make for a great black comedy too! The Ghost Army (Thanks, Bob Pescovitz!)