Psychological Warfare In Support Of Military Operations

Psychological Warfare is a work by Paul Myron Anthony Linebarger. It presents different aspects to psychologic warfare such as its history, analysis of propaganda, planning and list some example cases of the subject post WWII.

"Research and writing completed June 1972."--T.p.

What is Psychological Warfare Psychological warfare (PSYWAR), or the basic aspects of modern psychological operations (PsyOp), has been known by many other names or terms, including Military Information Support Operations (MISO), Psy Ops, political warfare, "Hearts and Minds", and propaganda. The term is used "to denote any action which is practiced mainly by psychological methods with the aim of evoking a planned psychological reaction in other people". How you will benefit (I) Insights, and validations about the following topics: Chapter 1: Psychological Warfare Chapter 2: Propaganda Chapter 3: Office of Strategic Influence Chapter 4: Black propaganda Chapter 5: Political Warfare Executive Chapter 6: United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command Chapter 7: 15 Psychological Operations Group Chapter 8: Airborne leaflet propaganda Chapter 9: Psychological Warfare Division Chapter 10: Information Operations Roadmap (II) Answering the public top questions about psychological warfare. Who this book is for Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of Psychological Warfare.

Originally published in 1948 and used as a textbook by the United States Army for years, this authoritative guide provides a complete theoretical exploration of the purpose and nature of propaganda in times of war. Detailing and defining the history, strategies, limitations, and effectiveness of psychological warfare, this reference allows readers to draw comparisons to the modern usage of such techniques that exist in the news media and within advertising and political campaigns.