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There are many tactics of pursuing a strategy of demoralization, the nature of the target and the environment at the time determining the best method to employ. [2]: 164–167 Examples include: Insertions into neutral press [2]: 178–184 Direct transmission (through publications or radio) [2]: 178–184
Demoralization (warfare): A process in psychological warfare that can encourage them to retreat, surrender, or defect by deterioration of the opposite force's morale rather than defeating them in a regular warfare. Disinformation; Military camouflage; Stealth technology; Feint; Electronic countermeasures. Electronic counter-countermeasures
Murder, kidnapping, torture and intimidation were a routine part of Viet Cong (VC) and People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN) operations during the Vietnam War.They were intended to liquidate opponents such as officials, leaders, military personnel, civilians who collaborated with the South Vietnamese government, erode the morale of South Vietnamese government employees, cow the populace and boost ...
Mosaic of Alexander the Great on his campaign against the Persian Empire.. Currying favor with supporters was the other side of psychological warfare, and an early practitioner of this was Alexander the Great, who successfully conquered large parts of Europe and the Middle East and held on to his territorial gains by co-opting local elites into the Greek administration and culture.
Hit-and-run tactics are a tactical doctrine of using short surprise attacks, withdrawing before the enemy can respond in force, and constantly maneuvering to avoid full engagement with the enemy. The purpose is not to decisively defeat the enemy or capture territory but to weaken enemy forces over time through raids , harassment, and ...
Demoralization Propaganda towards an adversary to erode fighting spirit, and encourage surrender or defection. Dictat This technique hopes to simplify the decision making process by using images and words including interjection words to tell the audience exactly what actions to take, eliminating any other possible choices.
An economist offered an explanation for a paradox that has emerged in recent data showing that spending has remained robust even as consumers report feeling pessimistic.
Demoralization can be: Decadence, decay of morality; Demoralization (warfare), damaging an enemy's fighting spirit; Resentful demoralization, a phenomenon in clinical ...