How does deception factor into fighting wars, and is it effective? In
an intriguing companion to The Dark Game, Paul B. Janeczko reveals the
truth about the strategic lies of war.
The biblical account of Gideon. The ancient story of the Trojan horse.
Deceptive techniques have been used in war through the ages. But while
the principles have changed very little, the technology behind fooling
the enemy has evolved dramatically. Paul B. Janeczko's fascinating
chronology focuses on the American Civil War, World Wars I and II, and
the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Gulf Wars to reveal evolving
attitudes toward the use and effectiveness of deceptive operations. Find
out the secret plan behind the invasion of Normandy and the details of
General Schwarzkopf's "Hail Mary play" during the Gulf War, among many
other strategies and maneuvers designed to pull the wool over enemies'
eyes. Back matter includes source notes, a bibliography, and an index.