Here's a strange story of the French defese of Chipyong-Ni during the Korean war. It shows how psychological intimidation can change the course of a battle:

"The Chinese soldiers formed 100 or 200 yards in front of the small hill which the French occupied, then launched the attack, blowing whistles and bugles, and running with baynets fixed. When this noise started, the French soldiers began cranking a hand siren they had, and one squad started running toward the Chinese, yelling and throwing grenades far to the front and to the side. When the two forces were within twenty yards of each other the Chinese suddenly turned and ran in the opposite direction. It was all over in a minute."

From a French Army Historical Series; quoted in Grossman's On Killing, p.9-10

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Nice story I wish all battles could be won that way. Thanks for telling.

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