In 1944 a procession of inflatable tanks with realistic sound effects and phony radio transmissions rolled through Europe, fooling enemy troops and saving lives. The American “Ghost Army”—a regiment of painters, carpenters, tailors, and others—led this tactical deception campaign. Long classified, the operation is now being celebrated. In March living members of the Ghost Army were presented with a Congressional Gold Medal—both sides adorned with artwork by BYU illustration professor Justin B. Kunz (BFA ’99). “This was one of those stories that really intrigued me by its unique blend of creative problem solving and sheer bravery,” says Kunz.
