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GUERRE NERFS [1 record]

Record 1 1987-06-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • War and Peace (International Law)
  • General Conduct of Military Operations
DEF

psychological tactics of assailing the morale of an opponent by broadcasting propaganda, spreading rumors through secret agents or neutral channels, or otherwise creating mental confusion, indecision.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Guerre et paix (Droit international)
  • Conduite générale des opérations militaires
DEF

forme d'hostilité qui consiste à user les nerfs de l'adversaire en faisant alterner habilement paroles de conciliation et menaces.

Spanish

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