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How did a top-secret unit of artists and sound engineers help the Allies win World War II without firing a shot?

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How did a top-secret unit of artists and sound engineers help the Allies win World War II without firing a shot?

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How did a top-secret unit of artists and sound engineers help the Allies win World War II without firing a shot?
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