First United States Army Group

First United States Army Group (often abbreviated FUSAG) was a fictitious (paper command) Allied Army Group in World War II prior to D-Day, part of Operation Quicksilver, created to deceive the Germans about where the Allies would land in France. To attract Axis attention, prominent US general George S. Patton was placed in command of the fabricated formation.

For the oldest and longest-established field army of the United States Army, see First United States Army.

First United States Army Group
Insignia of First United States Army Group
Active1943–44
Country United States
Branch United States Army
TypeArmy group
RoleMilitary diversion,
phantom formation
Commanders
Notable
commanders
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