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After rigorous training, the Ghost Army was deployed to the United Kingdom in early May 1944, just days before D-Day. Their inaugural mission following the Normandy landings began on Omaha Beach, despite the stark contrast the soldiers faced between their previous peaceful existence in England and the grim realities of combat. As a part of their efforts alongside the 980th Artillery Battalion, they successfully drew enemy fire away from real positions using inflatable artillery, proving that deception could be as impactful as conventional military tactics.