7. Psychological Operations in Warfare
Desert Storm saw the U.S. military employ psychological operations on an unprecedented scale. Coalition forces dropped millions of leaflets and broadcast messages via radio, urging Iraqi troops to surrender and highlighting their hopeless situation. These tactics effectively eroded morale and convinced thousands of Iraqi soldiers to lay down their arms. The success of psychological warfare in the Gulf War underscored its value as a non-lethal tool for shaping battlefield outcomes and reducing casualties.
