U.S. Undercover Forces of World War II

U.S. undercover forces carried out secret missions that helped the Allies outsmart the Axis Powers during World War II. Some of the most important work happened behind the scenes. In the Pacific, Navajo Code Talkers used their Native language to create an unbreakable code that allowed U.S. troops to send fast, secure messages during fierce battles. In Europe, the Ghost Army used inflatable tanks, fake radio signals, and sound effects to trick German forces and hide the movements of real Allied troops. Meanwhile, daring spies like Betty Pack gathered critical information by secretly obtaining enemy documents that helped Allied codebreakers understand German communications. Working in secrecy and using clever strategies, these undercover forces played a vital role in the Allied victory. Hi-lo text and compelling photos give readers an inside look at the bravery, creativity, and determination of America's World War II undercover forces.