news National Ghost Army members who staged WWII battlefield deceptions awarded Congressional Gold Medal They used inflatable tanks, radio trickery, costume uniforms and other ploys to outwit the ...

The Ghost Army, a military unit created to deceive the Nazis in WWII, received Congress’ highest honor on Thursday.

Members of the Ghost Army, a top-secret military unit credited with saving thousands of Americans during World War II using distraction techniques, received Congress' highest honor.

A mission that was kept secret for years but that undoubtedly saved lives. The Ghost Army had a huge impact on the war and they trained right here in Middle Tennessee.

Members of the Ghost Army were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal at a ceremony in Washington.