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Cover of Secret Agents! Sharks! Ghost Armies!: World War II (Secrets of American History series)

Secret Agents! Sharks! Ghost Armies!: World War II (Secrets of American History series)

Laurie Calkhoven

This nonfiction book examines the deceptive methods Americans used against the enemy during World War II. It covers secret tactics and tricks connected with the war, including shark repellent and inflatable army tanks. The text also includes back matter. By concentrating on methods intended to mislead opponents, the book presents a less familiar side of wartime strategy and the practical devices involved in it.

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Themes
History · Mystery And Discovery · Technology And Engineering · War And Conflict
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Published
July 18, 2023
ISBN-13
9781481499484
Language
English
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