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The Korean War
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Question Activity

Activity 1: Psychological warfare

In modern warfare one side will often use psychological warfare against another. This means using propaganda tools to undermine the morale of the opposing military and the civilian population.

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Which of these statements do you think are possible reasons for releasing photographs of enemy prisoners?

Is it to:

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Show that the enemy is weak?
Bullet Strengthen the morale of your own troops?
Bullet Claim the enemy are cowardly?
Bullet Disprove enemy propaganda?
Bullet Prove that those who surrender are treated well?
Bullet Support you own propaganda?
Bullet Show that lots of the enemy have surrendered?
Bullet Suggest that your side is winning?
Bullet Lower enemy civilian morale?
Bullet Make frontline troops of the enemy fearful?

Write a summary of the reasons for your choices.

 

 

 

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