4th Psyop posted about this on IG the other day. 3/21 is noted in the post as a day to gather and pay tribute.

The inflatable tanks used by the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops were part of their elaborate deception tactics during World War II. These inflatable decoys were designed to resemble the Allied forces from the air and were strategically placed to mislead enemy reconnaissance and surveillance efforts. The “Ghost Army” successfully deceived enemy forces with regards to the size and location of Allied troop movements by creating the illusion of large armored divisions. The use of inflatable tanks was just one aspect of the “Ghost Army’s” comprehensive approach to tactical deception, which also included sound effects, radio transmissions, and other forms of psychological warfare. It was the first true multimedia tactical deception unit used by American military forces and the illusion was never broken throughout those successful 20-plus operations which were estimated to have saved the lives of 15,000 to 30,000 soldiers.

On March 21st 2024, we gather to pay tribute to the remarkable courage of the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops of WWII. Their valor echoes through history, inspiring us to uphold their legacy of bravery and sacrifice.