This is a different kind of World War II story, the story of the 15,000 immigrants and refugees who used their native language skills and knowledge of their home countries to help America to victory in World War II. Beverley Driver Eddy tells their story thoroughly and colorfully, drawing heavily on interviews with surviving Ritchie Boys.
Focusing on the specialized training of psychological warfare during World War II, this book recounts the experiences of the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Mobile Radio Broadcasting Companies. It begins with the establishment of a secret camp in Gettysburg, where soldiers learned vital skills for the European campaign, including interrogation and broadcasting. The narrative highlights their role in undermining enemy morale and facilitating Germany's transition post-war. Enhanced by personal interviews and photographs, it offers a unique perspective on this crucial aspect of military history.
Working behind the scenes in World War II, the Psycho Boys were a diverse group of soldiers trained in psychological warfare and skilled in interrogation, broadcasting, and producing propaganda materials. In this book Beverly Driver Eddy tells their rarely heard story and makes the case for their importance to the Allied war effort following D-Day.