![]() ![]() They also simulated mobile units by driving looping convoys. They could create entire airfield troops (complete with fake laundry clotheslines), artillery batteries and tank formations in just a few hours. The soldiers of the Ghost Army were equipped with inflatable tanks, jeeps, trucks, and aeroplanes. Although the unit consisted out of only 1100 soldiers, they impersonated a 30,000 man force. The unit created phoney convoys, phantom divisions, and fake headquarters, to confuse the Germany legion and to lure the enemy away from the locations of the real combat units. Their top-secret mission was to fool the enemy about the strength and location of the American units while using inflatable tanks, rubber aeroplanes and sound effects. The Ghost Army, formerly known as the ‘23rd Headquarters Special Troops’, was an elite force in the U.S. Much fewer people know about the ‘Ghost Army’ that helped the Allied troops win the Second World War. Everybody knows the story of the large wooden horse that fooled the Trojans. One theme that has proven very effective in times of war, is fooling the enemy. It’s no coincidence ‘ The Art of War’ by Chinese general Sun Tzu can be found on many managers’ bookshelves. Both war and business are all about strategy, conquering terrain and staying ahead of opponents using smart ideas. In many ways, running a business is similar to waging war. A true story that was kept secret for more than 40 years after the war. An unbelievable story about a classified mission that took place during World War II. Fortunately, there are also a few charming ideas which we can learn from. Most of these innovations are obviously horrific. ![]()
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