deceptive warfare

Deceptive warfare involves strategies to mislead or confuse an opponent about a military’s intentions, capabilities, or movements. This can include spreading false information, disguising troop locations, or creating fake targets to divert attention. The goal is to gain a strategic advantage by making the enemy misjudge the real situation, allowing for surprise attacks or the protection of one's own forces. It relies on psychological manipulation and intelligence techniques to undermine the opponent’s planning without direct confrontation.