The synthetic sex dolls - that were smaller than life-size and called 'gynoids' - were made from silicone and designed to prevent soldiers from being hit by diseases like syphilis.
Hungarian actress Kathe von Nagy was reportedly asked if the doll could be modelled on her but she refused.
The doll was later 'left bland' with only blonde hair and blue eyes so that 'soldiers could apply their own fantasy', the book said.
Author Graeme Donald uncovered the sex doll 'Borghild Project' while researching the history of the Barbie doll.
He wrote the sex doll story in his book, 'Mussolini's Barber', a compilation of bizarre tales.
The doll project began in 1940 after Hitler's SS chief Henrich Himmler wrote: 'The greatest danger in Paris is the widespread and uncontrolled presence of whores, picking up clients in bars, dance halls, and other places. It is our duty to prevent soldiers from risking their health just for the sake of a quick adventure.'
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