Rick Beyer, author of The Ghost Army of World War II, stands next to a photo of four of the soldiers who belonged to the unit. Upper left is the late Bob Tompkins of Gardnerville, who was a member of the special unit.

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Ghost Army" Deception aids Allies’ victory

Reno museum exhibit on Ghost Army ends July 23.

• By Steve Ranson
• July 11, 2023