Psychological Warfare by Paul Myron Anthony Linebarger
QR code
"Psychological Warfare" by Paul Myron Anthony Linebarger is a scholarly work written in the mid-20th century. The book examines the intricate dynamics of psychological warfare and propaganda, elucidating their roles in military strategy and operations throughout history, particularly during the World Wars. It explores how psychological tactics can be employed to undermine enemy morale, influence civilian populations, and achieve military objectives without direct military engagement. The opening of the work sets the
stage for an in-depth exploration of psychological warfare, highlighting its ongoing presence before, during, and after conventional conflict. Linebarger introduces key concepts, stating that psychological warfare transcends traditional military categorizations and is often defied by a lack of clear boundaries. He provides historical examples, enumerating notable instances—such as Gideon's clever tactics against the Midianites—to illustrate psychological manipulation in warfare. The author emphasizes the need for strategic understanding and tactical execution in psychological operations while asserting its significant impact on the outcomes of conflicts, urging readers to appreciate its complexity and relevance in modern military doctrine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Linebarger, Paul Myron Anthony, 1913-1966 |
|---|---|
| Title | Psychological Warfare |
| Credits |
Produced by Adam Buchbinder, Heike Leichsenring and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 48.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | UB: Military science: Military administration |
| Subject | Psychological warfare |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48612 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-48612-3 |
| Release Date | Mar 30, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2469 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!