One of the U.S. Army’s most successful, yet secretive creations, was the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, or as they called themselves, the “Ghost Army.” “Victor Dowd and the World War II Ghost Army” written by Enigma Albert and illustrated by Scott Wegener provides a glimpse into the everyday operations of the individuals that made up this deceptive group through the lens of real-life Veteran Sergeant Victor Dowd.
Unlike other military units, the “Ghost Army” was largely made up of skilled artists and sound engineers, whose mission was to effectively deceive German soldiers. As you read, try and look for clues while using the spy craft tools included to see if you can uncover Victor’s secret message and find his missing sketchbook!
