The Ghost Army: New York State Connections

Discover New York State’s connections to the secretive World War II unit known as the Ghost Army. Join Senior Historian of Military and Political History Aaron Noble as he explores the people and places connected to the U.S. Army’s 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, including Pine Camp (now Fort Drum), where members of the unit trained, and the New Yorkers who played roles in this remarkable story.

This lunchtime lecture will highlight the diverse backgrounds and wartime experiences of the figures involved, revealing how artists, designers, actors, engineers, and soldiers came together to create convincing illusions on the battlefield.