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566- Imitation Nation
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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Jan 16, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
Fake cities. Imitation nations. People role-playing as civilians, spies, or enemies, complete with costumes and props. It's all part of an effort coordinated and constructed by the U.S. military to prepare soldiers for war. Fake villages designed for training purposes dot the entire United States, not to mention other countries. Researchers have identified over 400 of them around the world.Imitation Nation
Released:
Jan 16, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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