Paradummy

A paradummy is a military deception device first used in World War II, intended to imitate a drop of paratroop attackers. This can cause the enemy to shift forces or fires unnecessarily, or lure enemy troops into staged ambushes.[1]

British "Rupert" at Merville Gun Battery Museum in France
British "Rupert" at Merville Bunker D-Day Museum in France
Film prop from the 1962 war film The Longest Day at Airborne Museum St. Mere Eglise in France

The devices were called Rupert dolls by British troops and Oscar by American.[2]

See also

References
  1. "The Decoy Paratrooper Dummy History Site!". Archived from the original on March 26, 2010. Retrieved January 19, 2013.
  2. "Rupert Doll". 100 Voorwerpen. National Committee 4 and 5 May (Dutch). Retrieved 26 March 2015.

Further reading
  • Jon Latimer, Deception in War, London: John Murray, 2001 ISBN 0-7195-5605-8
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