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What did Fairbanks Jr. do during WWII aside from service?

  • Echo propagation

  • Defensive tactics

  • Devised special operations

  • Aircraft engineering

Answer

Devised special operations during World War II, most famously creating the Ghost Army, a top-secret unit that used inflatable tanks, sound effects, and other trickery to deceive the enemy. This innovative approach to warfare played a crucial role in Allied victories in key campaigns, including the Battle of the Bulge.
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