Podcasts about Ghost Army

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths.This episode, Andy looks at the astounding stats around babies born to women over 40, he also shares shocking numbers with Starbucks gift cards, and Jeff tells the story of the “Ghost Army” in World War IIThis series is presented to you by the great folks over at Mallard Bay.Whenever you are looking to book your next outdoor adventure, head over to Mallard Bay and search through their list of verified outfitters to remove the guess work when booking.

On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the chilling history of the Wolf's Lair, Adolf Hitler's heavily fortified Eastern Front headquarters nestled deep within the forests of Poland. It's a place where war strategies were crafted, alliances forged and broken, and where one of the most daring assassination attempts against the Nazi leader unfolded with devastating consequences. Tony uncovers the claustrophobic atmosphere of fear, paranoia, and ruthless ambition that once consumed the lair's concrete walls.  But the shadows of history may not have settled quietly.  Tony Brueski also explores the unnerving reports of ghostly soldiers patrolling the ruins, disembodied whispers in forgotten bunkers, and unexplained phenomena that continue to plague visitors to this day. Is it the result of lingering trauma, environmental triggers, or something far more chilling? Join us as we take a Paranormal Deep Dive into the Wolf's Lair.

On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the chilling history of the Wolf's Lair, Adolf Hitler's heavily fortified Eastern Front headquarters nestled deep within the forests of Poland. It's a place where war strategies were crafted, alliances forged and broken, and where one of the most daring assassination attempts against the Nazi leader unfolded with devastating consequences. Tony uncovers the claustrophobic atmosphere of fear, paranoia, and ruthless ambition that once consumed the lair's concrete walls.  But the shadows of history may not have settled quietly.  Tony Brueski also explores the unnerving reports of ghostly soldiers patrolling the ruins, disembodied whispers in forgotten bunkers, and unexplained phenomena that continue to plague visitors to this day. Is it the result of lingering trauma, environmental triggers, or something far more chilling? Join us as we take a Paranormal Deep Dive into the Wolf's Lair.

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in this pod we jump into the WW2 Ghost army!!

In this week's episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back to chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical. This week, Cat is uncovering The Ghost Army of World War Two, whilst Charles is hoping to spark some interest with his subject - Electricity, and Richard is dipping into the history of Olive Oil.   Don't forget, if you'd like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down you can email the show at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com Plus, our book, The Rabbit Hole Book, is out now and available from all good bookshops! To get an exclusive NordVPN deal, head to https://nordvpn.com/rabbithole There's no risk with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ghost Army is back in 2025 with an episode that goes back to its original show format! Andrew from Chicago Dice joins us as we look at some of the new rules and units available in the upcoming "Armies Of Germany" book. We then use those rules and units to create three historically themed, effective army lists that we are excited about playing on the tabletop.

On Monday we talked with Clyde Lewis about 286 and its seemingly random association with Luigi Mangione. This is an insurance denial code, the number of posts on Luigis X before deactivation, the Pokémon number of Breloom on his profile, and the distance between his arrest and the assassination, and now is compounded by the fact there were 286-287 days, down to hours, between the United Health Group security breach back on February 21 and the assassination of Brian Thompson on December 4. Further compounding this is June 28, or 628 - insurance awareness day. Changing reports on bullet casings, manifestoes, distance between locations, etc. is creating an even more paranoid and delusional population.The shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday added to the issue at hand. CNN reported at 12:51pm MST that 2 were killed, while Yahoo!News reported 3 dead before changing the headline again. Authorities on the scene, however, reported 5 were dead before revising the total to 3. The drone story on the east coast of the United States is similar, with people blaming Russia, China, Iran, aliens, etc., in league with the Twilight Zone episode ‘Monsters Are Due on Maple Street'. In the modern era, a lot of this began after the assassination of John F. Kennedy. More recent assassinations, not only of Brian Thompson, but of OpenAI's Suchir Balaji and Boeing's Josh Dean and John Barnett, are fueling an endless supply of conspiracy theories and calls for violent revolutionary political activism. The Kennedy story has persisted over generations because of the inconsistency of reports, outlandish narratives, fake evidence, and unbelievable official statements. It's almost as if the true purpose of the public assassination was to drive the populace crazy.Perhaps the most celebrated psyop was in World War II, when the so-called U.S. Ghost Army outwitted the Germans using inflatable tanks, radio trickery, costumes and impersonations. In what was dubbed Operation Viersen, the soldiers used the inflatables, sound trucks and phony headquarters to draw German units away from the point on the Rhine River where the 9th Army was actually crossing. Several of the last surviving members of the unit were recently awarded the Congressional Gold Medal at a ceremony in Washington.Psyop units are used for an array of missions that can range from simple leaflet drops to more sophisticated propaganda and messaging aimed at deceiving the enemy or shaping opinion on foreign soil. It's illegal for the U.S. military to conduct psychological operations on Americans.The 4th Psychological Operations Group at Fort Liberty in North Carolina somewhat recently released a video with cryptic messages and eerie statements, including “Behind every choice .... invisible hands,” “Behind every emotion, fire. Do you believe in the power of words and ideas. .. We believe.”Never knowing what is true, living on emotion, and being beholden to words and ideas seems to have driven the public into mass psychosis.Now, after all these years, a recent Vanity Fair article is perhaps suggesting yet another angle to the Kennedy assassination. One that is in line with a recent documentary called JFK X. Ryder Lee joins us for a discussion. (https://www.youtube.com/@RaisedByGiants)-FREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVEX / TWITTER FACEBOOKWEBSITEPAYPALCashApp: $rdgable EMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / TSTRadio@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tst-radio--5328407/support.

Get ready for a spooky adventure on this week's Mystery Kids Podcast! We're uncovering the eerie tales of ghost armies, phantom soldiers, and battlefield hauntings from history. From the Ghost Army of WWII to spectral soldiers in Gettysburg, these ghostly warriors may still be fighting long after their battles ended.

They say war is hell — that's why it's the last place you would expect to find angels, and yet in 1914 that's exactly what British forces on the battlefield of Mons reported to see. With their backs against the wall they claimed that ghostly apparitions appeared and pushed the German forces back. The sheer number of witnesses and gravity of the situation make this one of the most confusing and compelling paranormal stories ever. It's time for Kit and Rory to investigate!Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTubeJoin our Secret Society Facebook CommunitySupport us on Patreon.com/ThisParanormalLife to get access to weekly bonus episodes!Buy Official TPL Merch! - thisparanormallife.com/storeIntro music by www.purple-planet.comEdited by Philip ShackladyResearch by Ewen Friers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We continue our ongoing coverage of the new edition of Bolt Action with a man who knows a lot about the game and who has some experience with the new edition, Bryan Cook, the author of our favourite campaign book, Fortress Budapest.

The Ghost Army was kept a secret for decades after the war.

Did you know we can trace the Psychological Operations Regiment to a single person?Did you know PSYOP played a role in the Office of Strategic Services?They were there at the landings of Normandy, in the planning for Desert Storm, and remain a critical component to military victory in the modern age.Join us as we host Dr. Jared Tracy, the Army Special Operations Forces' Deputy Command Historian, as he dives deep with us on the nuances and facts of the PSYOP Regiment and its history. About the guest:Dr. Jared M. Tracy, PhD served six years in the U.S. Army, and became a historian at the US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) in December 2010. He earned an MA in History from Virginia Commonwealth University, an MDiv in Theology from Liberty University, and a PhD in History from Kansas State University. Dr. Tracy is now the deputy command historian for USASOC at Fort Liberty, North Carolina. He previously concentrated on PSYOP history, but now he researches and writes on a wide range of ARSOF-related topics. His writing has appeared in Military Review, NCO Journal, Southern Historian, and Veritas: Journal of Army Special Operations History. About the hosts:Maj. Ashley "Ash" Holzmann is an experienced Psychological Operations Officer who served within the re-established PSYWAR School at the United States Army JFK Special Warfare Center and School. He is now transitioning to attend grad school at Arizona State University with a follow-on assignment at West Point's Army Cyber Institute where he will research misinformation.Sgt. Maj. Derek Riley is one of the most experienced Civil Affairs Non-commissioned Officers in the Army Special Operations Regiment. He has incredible deployment experience and serves within the Civil Affairs Proponent at the United States Army JFK Special Warfare Center and School. From the episode:Victory Through Influence (Dr. Tracy's first book):https://www.tamupress.com/book/9781648430343/victory-through-influence/The ARSOC History website:https://arsof-history.org/about.html#tracyDr. Tracy's dissertation is publicly available here:https://krex.k-state.edu/items/333a90d2-6c98-4ac2-aa90-0e33a46c9e3fHis writing on the history of PSYOP and PSYWAR has even been posted to the main army website:https://www.army.mil/article/199431/100_years_of_subterfuge_the_history_of_army_psychological_operations Article on rebuilding the PSYWAR capability:https://arsof-history.org/articles/v7n2_intro_page_1.htmlIs Taylor Swift a PSYOP (featuring Dr. Tracy)?https://www.wired.com/story/taylor-swift-psyop-conspiracy/The Guardian article referenced about Panama (featuring Dr. Tracy):https://www.theguardian.com/music/audio/2021/feb/03/reverberate-episode-2-rick-astley-versus-the-dictator-of-panama-podcastWhat did PSYOP do during Operation Just Cause in Panama. Ash disappointedly was not able to find the interview of the captain, but the ARSOF Historians have covered this exact operation in detail:https://arsof-history.org/articles/21feb_psyop_just_cause_page_1.htmlFrom that article:"Then, LTG Stiner (with Thurman's approval) ordered a PSYOP-led “sound barrier” around the Nunciature after Christmas to prevent media eavesdropping on negotiations between MG Marc A. Cisneros, Commander, USARSO, and José Sebastían Laboa, the Papal Nuncio (Vatican diplomatic representative). Deafening, round-the-clock music from cassette tapes and local radio stations blared through 450-watt loudspeakers mounted on HMMWVs."The art and science of PSYOP has been written about at length:https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/citations/ADA030140Heber Blankenhorn's story is even more interesting in detail:https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1540-6563.1983.tb01579.xThe ARSOF Historian's office has also covered multiple articles that mention Blankenhorn:https://arsof-history.org/icons/blankenhorn.htmlThe Committee on Public Information (CPI) is a rabbit hole unto itself:https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/the-great-war-master-of-american-propaganda/Lippmann wrote the first book on Public Opinion:https://www.amazon.com/Public-Opinion-Walter-Lippmann/dp/B099G6S24P/ref=sr_1_3?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.uCSJpfoI3vI2Iv8MR449ZCjuaVyRTA3QZ-grEOo-5EOiZYbL8mci1OiMEfmyOzPHFC6acuxTTevKTq2jjgkeGWXccFMnkYkRIHJEOyJOR6OGTB4x9r0YHHP5CjNSJzgHhkQDDHzHOJOIRwlXyZhFPGROmrUxCD-aKDmRwK0SdzQoBq-9vRTUhziliA6pq0OvmaG-bHwQBnBlWyaTUjORLX4SFN-Tizrr5V8c_vWKqd8.5U0CbgjyyhXy9E5E_bJnGfS21HAxqUiQwc-I-2W6NDU&dib_tag=se&keywords=public+opinion&qid=1729801247&sr=8-3Bernays re-wrote the book on Public Opinion:https://www.amazon.com/Crystallizing-Public-Opinion-Edward-Bernays/dp/107827326X/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.uCSJpfoI3vI2Iv8MR449ZCjuaVyRTA3QZ-grEOo-5EOiZYbL8mci1OiMEfmyOzPHFC6acuxTTevKTq2jjgkeGWXccFMnkYkRIHJEOyJOR6OGTB4x9r0YHHP5CjNSJzgHhkQDDHzHOJOIRwlXyZhFPGROmrUxCD-aKDmRwK0SdzQoBq-9vRTUhziliA6pq0OvmaG-bHwQBnBlWyaTUjORLX4SFN-Tizrr5V8c_vWKqd8.5U0CbgjyyhXy9E5E_bJnGfS21HAxqUiQwc-I-2W6NDU&dib_tag=se&keywords=public+opinion&qid=1729801247&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1Book - The Averaged American:https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674027428The modern definition of PSYOP:https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/specialty-careers/special-ops/psychological-operationsThe Smith-Mundt Act:https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/5736Morale Operations within the Office of Strategic Services (OSS):https://arsof-history.org/articles/v3n4_oss_primer_page_1.htmlPublic Records on the Office of War Information:https://www.archives.gov/research/foreign-policy/related-records/rg-208Declassified records regarding The Psychological Warfare Division of Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force (PWD SHAEF) from the CIA's website:https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP78-01634R000400120001-4.pdfThe First Motion Picture Unit:https://www.archives.gov/files/calendar/know-your-records/handouts-presentations/sept19-presentation.pdfRazzle Dazzles ships:https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/episode-65-razzle-dazzle/The Ghost Army of World War II:https://ghostarmy.org/A book on the history of the Information Control Division:https://nonstopsystems.com/radio/pdf-hell/article-hell-rwnlst.pdfThe United States Information Agency:https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/united-states-information-agencyGen Schwarzkopf and PSYOP:https://arsof-history.org/articles/21oct_psyop_in_operation_ds_pt1_page_1.html Army Special Operations Recruiting:SOF Recruiting Page (soc.mil)https://www.soc.mil/USASOCHQ/recruiting.html GoArmySOF Site:https://www.goarmysof.army.mil/ The Official Podcast of the United States Army Special Warfare Center and School!USAJFKSWCS selects and trains all Army Special Forces, Civil Affairs, and Psychological Operations soldiers. Please visit our website at: https://www.swcs.milBe sure to check us out and follow us at:https://www.facebook.com/jfkcenterandschoolhttps://www.instagram.com/u.s.armyswcs/https://www.youtube.com/c/USAJFKSWCS/videosPlease like, subscribe, and leave a review! 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Inflatable tanks. Phony uniforms. Fake radio traffic. In early 1944, the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, known as the “Ghost Army,” was founded, and its ragtag collection of artists, Soldiers and engineers oversaw almost two-dozen “deception missions” that saved the lives of an estimated 30,000 Soldiers. In March of this year, their work was recognized with the Congressional Gold Medal. Hosts LTG (Ret.) Leslie C. Smith and SMA (Ret.) Dan Dailey sit down with author and historian Rick Beyer to discuss the story and exploits of the Ghost Army and his decade-long journey to see that the unit received the Gold Medal—and then they are joined by a surviving Ghost Army Soldier, PVT (Ret.) Seymour Nussenbaum. Sadly, Mr. Nussenbaum passed away shortly after our recording. He died on October 5, 2024, at the age of 101.   Guests: Rick Beyer, Author, The Ghost Army of World War II: How One Top-Secret Unit Deceived the Enemy with Inflatable Tanks, Sound Effects, and Other Audacious Fakery PVT (Ret.) Seymour Nussenbaum, Surviving Ghost Army Soldier and Congressional Gold Medal Recipient   Has a member of the Army positively changed your life? Now is your chance to thank them publicly with a shoutout via our Hooah Hotline and have it possibly appear on an upcoming episode of AUSA's Army Matters podcast!   AUSA's Army Matters podcast can also be heard on Wreaths Across America Radio on Monday at 8 pm Eastern  You can find Wreaths Across America Radio on the iHeart Radio app, the Audacy app, and the TuneIn app. Search the word Wreath.    Donate: If you are interested in supporting AUSA's educational programs, such as this podcast, please visit www.ausa.org/donate. Feedback: How are we doing? Email us at podcast@ausa.org. Disclaimer: AUSA's Army Matters podcast primary purpose is to entertain. The podcast does not constitute advice or services. While guests are invited to listen, listeners please note that you are not being provided professional advice from the podcast or the guests. The views and opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of AUSA.  

Warlord Games has put out PDF's for the minor power army lists, errata and FAQ's for Bolt Action Third Edition and we are here to cover it.

Mark Sundlov is the Director of the Soldiers Memorial and he joined us in studio to tell us about the "Ghost Army" unit and what you can expect when taking a visit.

Chris and John discuss the important offseason facing the Cardinals front office and what potential moves could be made. Plus, Mark Sundlov of Soldiers Memorial promotes the "Ghost Army" exhibit.

On today's edition of The Chris and Amy Show, Chris is joined by John Hancock as they discuss the news in D.C. with Major Garrett. Then, Mark Sundlov promotes the "Ghost Army" exhibit at Soldiers Memorial. Finally, Jessica Stegen previews this weekend's Great Forest Park Balloon Race.

Now that we have had time to play Bolt Action Third Edition and think about our experiences, we are back to discuss our experiences and unpack some of our early takeaways regarding this new edition of the game. In this episode I am joined by Melbourne's own, Leigh Avery and our Scottish friend Alistair Unicomb. We do not agree on all of our opinions but there is a LOT to talk about!

The Ghost Army Podcast is back with a serious discussion of the Bolt Action Third Edition Vehicles, Morale and No Free Units spoiler articles from Warlord Games. Along the way we spill a few things and Brad might pull out a soapbox at one point... We also tackle listener questions about themed listing and the future of Campaign Books going into the new edition of the game.

The Ghost Army, a tactical deception unit in WWII, utilized creative deceptions to mislead the enemy about Allied forces, employing artists and engineers to create illusions of military strength through inflatable tanks, sonic deceptions, and fake radio transmissions. Their innovative tactics, including bluffing techniques during the Normandy Campaign and Operation Viersen, showcased the power of creativity and psychology in warfare, ultimately contributing to the success of Allied operations in Europe.

The Warlord spoiler articles about the Third Edition of Bolt Action's shooting phase and machine guns are worrying a lot of established Bolt Action players. Patch, Bryan Cook and Brad take a breath and explain why these changes might just be for the better and share their thoughts, without speculating too wildly.

Rosario Raro se cuela siempre con habilidad en las pequeñas y grandes historias de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Fue así como entramos en la estación de Canfranc, y como ahora desembarcamos en Normandía con la reportera Martha Gellhorn, que colabora The Ghost Army, un ejército fantasma creado en Hollywood para engañar a los nazis. Prohibida en Normandía es una novela que nos ha encantado. Va ya por la segunda edición y comenzará su aventura internacional en Portugal. Jesús Carrasco llegó a nuestra vida gracias a Intemperie, una novela que fue recibida con un aplauso clamoroso de la crítica. El autor recuperaba el mundo rural, con una prosa original, donde se juntaban lo sencillo y lo lírico.Y el último texto que ha entregado a la imprenta es Elogio de las manos, premio Biblioteca Breve. En la sección de Audiolibros, La furia, de Alex Michaelides, al que descubrimos con una novela que nos impactó: La paciente silenciosa.Y entramos en la Librería Shakespeare and Company. Últimas recomendaciones:Libros de bolsillo, de diez euros para abajo.

In this episode I'm joined by US Army Major Paul Hill to help talk about Military Deception (MILDEC) and other efforts leading up to D-Day in June 1944 in an effort to ensure success for the Allies. This is one of two episodes that discuss MILDEC efforts for D-Day. Links Military Deception (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_deception) The Ghost Army of World War II: How One Top-Secret Unit Deceived the Enemy with Inflatable Tanks, Sound Effects, and Other Audacious Fakery A Genius for Deception: How Cunning Helped the British Win Two World Wars Why We Fight Bonus Content (https://www.patreon.com/motheroftanks)

***Language Warning*** In this episode, I'm joined by retired Sergeant Major Ken Ramos, of U.S Army W.T.F! Moments fame, to talk about the Ghost Army. This recording is actually nearly double the length, but some of our commentary got off the Ghost Army topic, though still all related, so I am releasing the full episode on Patreon for those that want to listen to "Mother of Tanks" and "The IO Guy" banter for nearly 3 hours. In the linked below, there are some of the things mentioned in the recording incase anyone wants to see what Ken is talking about when he mentions Operation Copperhead and the Monty look-alike. Links Military Deception (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_deception) Operation Copperhead (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Copperhead) M. E. Clifton James (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M._E._Clifton_James) The Ghost Army of World War II: How One Top-Secret Unit Deceived the Enemy with Inflatable Tanks, Sound Effects, and Other Audacious Fakery A Genius for Deception: How Cunning Helped the British Win Two World Wars Message Drafter by GEN Eisenhower in Case the D-Day Invasion Failed Air Force, Army Permit Wear of Uniforms Off Base (FEB 2022) U.S Army W.T.F! Moments (https://www.facebook.com/usawtfm) The IO Guy (https://twitter.com/TheIOGuy) Why We Fight Bonus Content (https://www.patreon.com/motheroftanks)

The Ghost Army crew is back to discuss the Warlord rules teasers about platoon structures, special rules and a few additional tidbits dropped by Marcus, a Warlord V3 play tester. We dig into what these changes mean for us as a community without going off the deep end of speculation.

OPERATION BODYGUARD AND DECEPTION IN WORLD WAR II  Your field operatives, Dan and Tom, talk with author and historian Rick Beyer about the deception techniques used in the war.  Operation Bodyguard and its sub-operation, Operation Fortitude, which helped win the war, are highlighted.   Operation Bodyguard was an overall deception operation to assist the Allied Forces in World War II.  It is one example of how deception was an important part of the Allied success.  Operation Fortitude was designed to deceive Adolph Hitler as to the location of the Allied invasion of Europe.  You know the landing came at Normandy.  Listen to find out the ruses and locations the Allied Forces used to keep Hitler believing that Normandy was not going to be the landing location.  We also talk with Rick about a deception unit called Ghost Army of which Rick co-authored the excellent book, “The Ghost Army of World War II”.  Ghost Army deployed just after D-Day, so they weren't directly involved in D-Day.  But they are the source of the inflatable tank. Listen to find out what that means  Finally, we look at some of the spies who were involved in the deceptions, highlighting double agents who Hitler thought was working for him.   Without real spies, we have no spy movies or spy fiction!    Tell us what you think   So, prior to listening to this episode, did you know about these deceptions?  Would you like more episodes like this that talk about real-world spies and their techniques?  Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and your thoughts on this episode. Just drop us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com.  The more we hear from you, the better the show will surely be!  We'll give you a shout-out in a future episode!     You can check out all of our CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or our website. In addition, you can check out our YouTube channel as well.     You can get Rick's book on his website: The Ghost Army of World War II | Rick Beyer.  Episode Webpage: https://bit.ly/3W85SuA

With Warlord dropping news of Bolt Action V3's pre-orders going live on Friday and the announcement about the game's eventual release date, we have a lot to discuss. The original Ghost Army Podcast crew: Patch, Bryan Cook (the author of the Fortress Budapest book) and Old Man Morin reunite to break down all the big Bolt Action Third Edition news and dig into how this will affect the Bolt Action community, as a whole. This is NOT an episode that you want to miss!

Send us a Text Message.S5-E23, Can beer tasting turn into an adventure? Discover the surprising flavors of Edmund's Oats Brewing Company's sour guava with tangerines and the refreshing blonde ale "Something Cold" as we dive into a hilarious session of beer critiques and light-hearted banter. Join Bobby as he recounts his unexpected brewery discovery during a military trip, and stay tuned for a series of jokes about doctor visits and camping trips that will have you laughing out loud.June 6th holds special significance, and not just because it's our birthdays! We reflect on the historical importance of D-Day, sharing personal stories about our grandfathers' roles in WWII and marveling over unique memorabilia like an old Harley Davidson motorcycle. The conversation veers into an intriguing discussion about the "Ghost Army," a clever WWII tactic involving decoy tanks and mannequins, before lightening up with tales of creating custom stickers on iPhones and a wild, alcohol-fueled golf tournament.This episode wraps up with a mix of humor and nostalgia. We rate our beers, ponder their seasonal suitability, and dive into funny conversations about new pets, creative stage names, and personal weight goals. From jokes about personal grooming mishaps to planning future golf outings and family reunions, this episode is packed with laughter, camaraderie, and a little bit of history. Tune in for a fun-filled journey through beer tasting, historical anecdotes, and everyday hilarity.Support the Show.www.anotherreasontodrink.com

Could sophisticated tactics, blending advanced technology with cultural manipulation and historical lore, truly be employed to shape our perceptions of UFO phenomena? As we explore the intersections of strategic deception, psychological operations, and the powerful narratives of popular culture, the lines between reality and illusion become intriguingly blurred. Are we witnessing genuine extraterrestrial encounters, or is there a deeper, more calculated agenda at play?If you are having a mental health crisis and need immediate help please go to https://troubledminds.org/help/ and call somebody right now. Reaching out for support is a sign of strength.LIVE ON Digital Radio! http://bit.ly/3m2Wxom or http://bit.ly/40KBtlWhttp://www.troubledminds.org Support The Show!https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/troubled-minds-radio--4953916/supporthttps://ko-fi.com/troubledmindshttps://rokfin.com/creator/troubledmindshttps://patreon.com/troubledmindshttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/troubledmindshttps://troubledfans.comFriends of Troubled Minds! - https://troubledminds.org/friendsShow Schedule Sun-Mon-Tues-Wed-Thurs 7-10pstiTunes - https://apple.co/2zZ4hx6Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2UgyzqMTuneIn - https://bit.ly/2FZOErSTwitter - https://bit.ly/2CYB71U----------------------------------------https://troubledminds.org/the-ufo-ghost-army-an-evergreen-shiny-object/https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_Armyhttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_deceptionhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_S._Pattonhttps://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/wh33o2/cube_inside_of_a_sphere_ufo_and_radar_spoofing/https://slate.com/technology/2021/06/pentagon-ufo-uap-report-military-sensors.htmlhttps://gizmodo.com/another-ufo-report-is-a-bust-so-why-do-so-many-people-1851331674https://theconversation.com/the-truth-is-still-out-there-why-the-current-ufo-craze-may-be-a-problem-of-intelligence-failings-163185https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/lsgl0u/cia_project_palladium_and_the_similarities_to_the/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radar_jamming_and_deceptionhttps://www.dailygrail.com/2008/10/ufos-and-radar-spoofing/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roswell_incidenthttps://www.livescience.com/roswell-the-first-witness-history-channel.htmlhttps://www.jpaerospace.com/ATO/ATO.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radar_jamming_and_deception

On June 6, 1944, Onofrio Zicari was one of the soldiers who arrived in chest-high water on Omaha Beach. He describes what it was like to live through D-Day, 80 years ago.Seymour Nussenbaum is one of the Ghost Army's last surviving members. It was a first-of-its-kind top secret unit that was designed not to fight the Germans, but to fool them into chasing false targets.CBS News' Natalie Morales visited a Holocaust survivor in Long Beach, California, to see how her mother's lessons in stitching saved her life—not once, but twice.Secretary of State Antony Blinken joins "CBS Mornings" from Normandy, France, for the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.Historian Kellie Carter Jackson joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new book "We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance," and to talk about the lessons learned in history can apply to protest movements today."CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil shares his final thoughts on the 80th anniversary of D-Day.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aufblasbare Panzer und Ghettoblaster waren Waffen der Ghost Army im Zweiten Weltkrieg im Kampf gegen Nazi-Deutschland. Kreative und Künstler aus den USA meldeten sich für diese Einheit, deren Aufgabe es war zu tricksen und zu täuschen. ARD-Washington- Korrespondentin Katrin Brand hat noch lebende Soldaten der Ghost Army getroffen. Sie erzählt in dieser 11KM Folge, mit welchen kreativen Mitteln die Soldaten damals Nazi-Deutschland überlisten wollten und warum ihre Existenz so lange ein gut gehütetes Militärgeheimnis blieb. Hier geht's zum Radio-Feature von Katrin Brand: https://www.deutschlandfunk.de/ghost-army-trickbetrueger-gegen-die-nazis-dlf-9fd8d3df-100.html Für die ARD-Doku “24h D-Day" wurde originales Filmmaterial zur Landung der Alliierten in der Normandie aufwendig koloriert. Schaut rein in die ARD Mediathek: https://www.ardmediathek.de/video/ard-history/24-h-d-day/das-erste/Y3JpZDovL2Rhc2Vyc3RlLmRlL2dlc2NoaWNodGUtaW0tZXJzdGVuLzIwMjQtMDUtMjdfMjAtMTUtTUVTWg Hier geht's zu Gerichtssaal 237 – True Crime aus dem Strafgericht, unserem Podcasttipp: https://1.ard.de/237?cp An dieser Folge waren beteiligt: Folgenautor: Christian Schepsmeier Mitarbeit: Sebastian Schwarzenböck Produktion: Adele Meßmer, Konrad Winkler, Jacqueline Brzeczek und Alexander Gerhardt Redaktionsleitung: Fumiko Lipp und Lena Gürtler 11KM: der tagesschau-Podcast wird produziert von BR24 und NDR Info. Die redaktionelle Verantwortung für diese Episode liegt beim BR.

"The Ghost Army used creativity and illusion to save lives."

NATO-Generalsekretär Jens Stoltenberg hat die Absage Chinas für die Ukraine-Friedenskonferenz in der Schweiz bedauert. Im Interview mit Host Kai Küstner ist er trotzdem zuversichtlich für das Treffen Mitte Juni. „Ich glaube, dass die Friedenskonferenz eine wichtige Plattform ist, um den Weg zu einem dauerhaften Frieden in der Ukraine zu erörtern“, so Stoltenberg im Podcast. Bei dem Treffen könne man über „Bausteine“ sprechen, die einen langfristigen und gerechten Frieden in der Ukraine sicherstellen: „Dazu gehören die nukleare Sicherheit, der Wiederaufbau der Ukraine und Fragen wie der Getreideexport.“ Im Exklusiv-Interview geht es auch darum, warum die Ukraine jetzt mit westlichen Waffen Ziele in Russland angreifen darf. Deutschlands Zeitenwende bei der Unterstützung der Ukraine und beim Zusammenhalt Europas und Nordamerikas lobt Stoltenberg einerseits und mahnte aber auch, Deutschland müsse dauerhaft mehr Geld in die Verteidigung investieren, um den Frieden zu sichern. Neben der aktuellen Entwicklung geht es im Gespräch mit Anna Engelke auch um den der 80. Jahrestag des D-Day. ARD-Korrespondentin Katrin Brand berichtet über die Ghost Army, eine spezielle US-Einheit im Zweiten Weltkrieg. Fragen, Kritik und Feedback gerne an: streitkraefte@ndr.de Exklusiv-Interview mit Jens Stoltenberg http://www.ndr.de/audio1648116.html Lage in der Ukraine – Institute for the Study of War https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-june-3-2024 Artikel der Washington Post über den Einsatz von US-Waffen gegen militärische Ziele auf russischem Gebiet (Paywall): https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/06/01/us-ukraine-weapons-kharkiv-biden/ WDR Podcast-Empfehlungen: Sönke Neitzel bei Jörg Thadeusz https://www.ardaudiothek.de/soenke-neitzel-professor-fuer-militaergeschichte/13440315/ Der Meinungspodcast Politikum https://www.ardaudiothek.de/politikum-der-meinungspodcast-von-wdr-5/46798088/

At the height of World War II, American military commanders created a unit dedicated to deception to give Allied forces an advantage on the battlefield.  The artists, sound technicians, and radio operators of the so-called Ghost Army remained hidden for decades, but filmmaker Rick Beyer made sure their stories were told. Beyer is a New York Times best-selling author, an award-winning documentary producer, and a long-time history enthusiast. His independent documentary, “The Ghost Army,” premiered on PBS in 2013. It tells the story of an extraordinary WWII unit that used creativity and illusion to fool the Germans. He also co-authored a bestselling book on the unit, and is president of the Ghost Army Legacy Project, a non-profit dedicated to preserving and honoring the legacy of the unit. He spearheaded the lobbying effort that convinced Congress to award the unit a Congressional Gold Medal. Beyer has produced numerous other documentaries and is the author of the popular “Greatest Stories Never Told” series of history books. He has written for Politico, The Hill, the History Channel Magazine, America in WWII and other publications. Beyer also co-hosts the “History Happy Hour” livestream with Chris Anderson, which can be seen live every Sunday at 4:00 p.m. ET on the “History Happy Hour” Facebook and YouTube pages and is now available as a podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Congressional Gold Medal was recently awarded to living and deceased members of the Ghost Army, a World War II deception unit that was kept secret for half a century after the war.

The Ghost Army Podcast is back with an episode of the hottest takes about Warlord's big announcement concerning the upcoming release of Bolt Action V3. Needless to say... we are VERY excited! Let us tell you why!

The Bigfeet Boys watch Season 1, Episode 17 of Mountain Monsters: The Cave Creature of Greenbrier County. The West Virginia Cave Conservancy's sterling reputation was harmed in the making of this episode.

James Rodriguez from Business Insider explains how things are about to get weird for homebuyers and sellers. Semafor reporter Shelby Talcott on how January 6 is playing into Trump’s campaign. The Ghost Army that fooled the Nazis received one of America’s highest honors. The Washington Post has their story. Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick.

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Some 1,100 World War II soldiers who served in the so-called "Ghost Army" received long overdue recognition at the U.S. Capitol. During the war, they belonged to units that specialized in trickery to outwit the Germans. Their methods included inflatable tanks, sound effects and phony radio transmissions. Thursday, three of the seven known surviving members accepted the Congressional Gold Medal. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

New licensing pathways for lawyers in the state of WA in the name of DEI. KNOW IT ALL: 1) Bryan is fascinated by a story about WNBA player Britney Griner and her college head coach. 2) Alaska Airlines passengers who went through the door plug disaster appeared in an interview with FOX News. // Three 15-year-olds were arrested after they crashed a stolen car and juvenile crime statistics are skyrocketing. // 'Ghost Army' that fooled Hitler will receive Congress' highest honor. 

Gary is off today, and Neil Saavedra fills in! Neil and Shannon talk about Former President Trump eyeing Marco Rubio as a potential VP pick. The American military unit known as the ‘Ghost Army' during WWII, will receive the Congressional Gold Medal. YouTube creators and influencers are fighting about who can help the less fortunate the most, in what is being labeled as ‘poverty poor.' #TerrorInTheSkies.

Some 1,100 World War II soldiers who served in the so-called "Ghost Army" received long overdue recognition at the U.S. Capitol. During the war, they belonged to units that specialized in trickery to outwit the Germans. Their methods included inflatable tanks, sound effects and phony radio transmissions. Thursday, three of the seven known surviving members accepted the Congressional Gold Medal. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports that former members of a secret mission during World War II are being recognized today in Washington.

In March 1945, the “Ghost Army” helped US forces achieve the Rhine River crossing—giving the allies a vital base to operate from on World War II’s Western Front. The soldiers were most definitely human, not apparitions, all part of the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops. On this occasion, the 1,100-man team imitated 30,000 men by using inflatable decoy tanks, blasting troop and vehicle sound effects over speakers, and more. The relatively small number of Ghost Army members led the enemy to fear what appeared to be a far greater force. The Midianites and their allies also trembled before a tiny army that loomed large in the night (Judges 7:8-22). Gideon, a judge, prophet, and military leader of Israel, was used by God to make his puny army a source of terror for the enemy. They also used sound effects (blown trumpets, smashed clay jars, human voices) and visible objects (blazing torches) to make the vast enemy—“thick as locusts” (v. 12)—believe they were facing a colossal foe. Israel defeated their enemy that night with an army whittled down from 32,000 men to just 300 by God’s command (vv. 2–8). Why? Because that made it clear who truly won the battle. As God told Gideon, “I have given you victory over them” (v. 9 nlt). When we feel weak and inferior, let’s seek God and rest in His strength alone. For His “power is made perfect in [our] weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9).

The Ghost Army guys are back to discuss how they went at Australia's biggest Bolt Action event, Cancon. We are also joined by Adam the winner of this year's Best Themed army and we discuss the event, our games and our big takeaways from this year's big show.

In the summer of 1944, a handpicked group of young GIs—including such future luminaries such as Bill Blass, Ellsworth Kelly, Arthur Singer, Victor Dowd, Art Kane, and Jack Masey—landed in France to conduct a secret mission. From Normandy to the Rhine, the 1,100 men of the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, known as the Ghost Army, conjured up phony convoys, phantom divisions, and make-believe headquarters to fool the enemy about the strength and location of American units. Every move they made was top secret and their story was hushed up for decades after the war's end.The unit's official US Army history noted that “its complement was more theatri¬cal than military,” and “It was like a traveling road show that went up and down the front lines imperson¬ating the real fighting outfits.” They pulled off twenty-one differ¬ent deceptions and are credited with saving thousands of lives through stagecraft and sleight of hand. They threw themselves into their impersonations, sometimes setting up phony command posts and masquerading as generals. They frequently put themselves in danger, suffering casualties as a consequence. After holding Patton's line along the Moselle, they barely escaped capture by the Germans in the Battle of the Bulge, and in March 1945 they performed their most dazzling deception, misleading the Germans about where two American divi¬sions would cross the Rhine River.To explore the story of this forgotten subterfuge is today's guest, Rick Beyer, author of “The Ghost Army of World War II: How One Top-Secret Unit Deceived the Enemy with Inflatable Tanks, Sound Effects, and Other Audacious Fakery.” We look at how a traveling road show of artists wielding imagination, paint, and bravado saved thousands of American lives.

In the summer of 1944, a group of artists, visual designers and sound engineers--all of them GIs--began a series of secret operations in occupied France. Their mission: to deceive German forces about the location and size of U.S. military units, using a combination of inflatable vehicles, sound recordings, and “actors” posing as officers. The ranks of the “Ghost Army” included future stars of the worlds of art and design, including Ellsworth Kelly, Bill Blass, Arthur Singer, Victor Dowd, Art Kane, and Jack Masey. Journalist Rick Beyer has chronicled their ingenious exploits in a book and a documentary. December marks the 80th anniversary of the order that created the unit, which remained secret for decades. Shane Harris talked with Beyer about its creation, its success, and the ghost army's role in the storied history of intelligence deceptions. Among the works mentioned in this episode:The Ghost Army bookhttps://www.chroniclebooks.com/products/ghost-army-of-world-war-ii The Ghost Army documentary https://shop.pbs.org/WC3752.html The Ghost Army Legacy Project https://ghostarmy.org/ Smithsonian magazine feature https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-the-ghost-army-of-wwii-used-art-to-deceive-the-nazis-180980336/ The National WWII Museum https://www.nationalww2museum.org/visit/exhibits/traveling-exhibits/ghost-army-combat-con-artists-world-war-ii Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.