135th Airborne Division Patch Ghost WWII

135th Airborne Division Patch – Ghost Division WWII Tribute – 3.25" x 2.50" Embroidered Iron-On

Superior Materials: Crafted from durable twill fabric with vivid polyester threading for lasting structure and bold contrast.
Detailed Embroidery: Features the haunting skull emblem of the fictional 135th Airborne Division—created as part of WWII’s grand deception strategy.
Iron-On Backing: Easy application with heat-seal backing; perfect for jackets, gear bags, or historical displays.
WWII Deception Tribute: Honors the psychological warfare units that helped secure victory through misinformation and misdirection.
Collector Favorite: A striking patch for WWII historians, airborne enthusiasts, and fans of covert operations history.

Formations & Origins
The 135th Airborne Division was not a combat unit but a fictional creation used in one of World War II’s most elaborate deception efforts—Operation Fortitude. The Allies developed this “ghost division” to confuse German forces about the true location of the D-Day invasion. Along with other phantom units, the 135th was part of the First U.S. Army Group (FUSAG), an entirely fictitious formation assigned the role of threatening Pas-de-Calais while Allied troops landed in Normandy.

Role in Psychological Warfare
Through fake radio chatter, false movement orders, and even dummy paratroopers, the 135th Airborne helped paint a convincing picture of a much larger Allied force poised for a second invasion. The goal was to tie down German reinforcements and divert attention away from the real front. Though it never existed physically, the 135th became a symbol of how information and illusion could be just as powerful as firepower.

Legacy & Notable Achievements
The division's iconic skull insignia came to represent both the mystery and impact of strategic misinformation. Today, the 135th Airborne patch serves as a reminder of the silent heroes of psychological warfare—those who operated behind the lines, shaping the course of battle with whispers and shadows instead of bullets.

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