From ghosts to vampires: the use of the supernatural in warfare

When the military turns to superstitions and the paranormal

Stars Insider

26/01/24 | StarsInsider

LIFESTYLE Psychological warfare

Psychological warfare is one of the tools militaries use to try and gain advantage during a conflict. Tactics such as propaganda are well known,  but less so is the playing on the superstitions and supernatural beliefs of the targeted population. For years, militaries have employed these tactics in an attempt to scare off the enemy. But did they succeed? And if so, how?

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