WWII Hidden Aircraft Plants

[Task Force]

Originally Posted by Anthony W.

Some famous British magician created a fake port complete with fake bomb explosions to confuse the German night bombers to drop at the wrong time

That allowed AA and other defenses to be set up at the real port, and ships and supplies to get in, which proved pivotal in the upcoming battle.

We had cardboard tanks to make the enemy think they were vastly outnumbered

Truly amazing the tales of strategic illusion out of WWII

Lol, and when it rained!
"Hanz look ze tommies tanks are melting"

Of course, other than the Matilda the British tanks could have been made out of cardboard! lol

[Growler]

Originally Posted by Task Force

Of course, other than the Matilda the British tanks could have been made out of cardboard! lol

Too bad they forgot to arm the Matilda, though.

[Task Force]

Originally Posted by Growler

Too bad they forgot to arm the Matilda, though.

Indeed, would have actualy been good if it had a decent gun... when it worked... if it worked...