Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars: The Evolution of Psychological Warfare | The R&F Podcast (Ep. 2)

Описание: In this episode of The Rank and File Podcast, we dive into the evolution of psychological warfare - how armies have used fear, deception, propaganda, and influence to shape battles long before a shot was fired.

From ancient PSYACTs and Mongol terror tactics to modern PSYOP campaigns, we explore how controlling what the enemy sees, feels, and believes became one of warfare’s most powerful weapons.

This episode breaks down how psychological operations have evolved from torches and trumpets to radio, film, and digital disinformation - revealing why the human mind remains the ultimate battlefield.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:54 (12th Century BC) Gideon vs Midianites
04:40 (525 BC) The Battle of Pelusium
07:00 (218 BC) Second Punic War
11:12 (13th Century) The Mongol Empire
15:49 (1803 - 1815) The Napoleonic Wars
20:02 (1914 - 1918) World War I
26:58 (1939–1945) World War II
33:49 (1947–1991) The Cold War
39:21 (1955–1975) The Vietnam War
45:27 (2001–Present) The Global War on Terror
54:00 (Present Day) Israel – Palestine Conflict
1:00:00 Outro

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