Jan 5, 2016
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A Matter of Persuasion: The American Government’s Use of Psychological Warfare During World War II

“When most people think of the weaponry that is used in warfare, they immediately think of violent weapons such as guns, tanks, or grenades, but rarely do they consider the non-violent weapon that is often used by militaries and governments. This weapon, known as psychological warfare, is defined as, “…the use of propaganda against an enemy…to demoralize the enemy, to break his will to fight or resist, and sometimes to render him favourably disposed to one’s position. Propaganda is also used to strengthen the resolve of allies or resistance fighters.”1 Under this definition, psychological warfare involves propaganda tactics that are aimed at both enemies and supporters, and that primarily seek to manipulate their emotions in order to influence their attitudes and actions.”

–JoAnna Ramsey

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