Steve A Krizman

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The true power of the German blitzkrieg was speed: a pace of advance so relentless that French defenders were consumed with an unease that turned swiftly to panic. The weapon that made all this possible was the humble radio. Radio allowed armored formations to move in swift harmony. Radio spread reports of their attacks—sometimes real, sometimes not—which spread confusion across the entire French army. Radio also let the Germans bombard the French civilian leaders and populace with an endless stream of propaganda, sowing fear and doubt among what soon became a captive audience.
Likewar: The Weaponization of Social Media
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