The Book
The Ghost Army of World War II, by Rick Beyer and Elizabeth Sayles, details the fascinating story of this top-secret WWII unit that used inflatable tanks, sound effects, and illusions to fool the Germans on the battlefields of Europe. It is published by Princeton Architectural Press.
A New York Times bestseller!
"It is a riveting tale ...I enjoyed it enormously."
-Tom Brokaw, NBC Special Correspondent, author of The Greatest Generation.
The Documentary Film

This award-winning film premiered on PBS in 2013, and has been seen in more than 25 countries. It is available on Amazon and other home video outlets.
"Fascinating, detailed and oddly delightful"
-LA Times
"Argo meets der Fuhrer"
-TV Guide
-TV Guide
"Remarkable...fresh details and a compelling narrative"
-New York Times
-New York Times
A non-profit dedicated to honoring and preserving the legacy of The Ghost Army by building a Ghost Army archive, encouraging exhibit development, and seeking official recognition for the unit.

"Your trip was one of the most enjoyable trips we have ever been on...many unique sites and unique people."
-Gordon Schafer, 2014 guest
The Exhibit
The National World War II Museum in New Orleans has put together a new exhibit, Ghost Army: The Combat Con Artists of World War II. Created in conjunction with the Ghost Army Legacy Project, it is the largest and most ambitious exhibit on the unit ever created.
The exhibit moves to Reno, Nevada in march 2023.
The National World War II Museum in New Orleans has put together a new exhibit, Ghost Army: The Combat Con Artists of World War II. Created in conjunction with the Ghost Army Legacy Project, it is the largest and most ambitious exhibit on the unit ever created.
The exhibit moves to Reno, Nevada in march 2023.