Psychological warfare is the use of propaganda against an enemy, supported by such military, economic, or political measures as may be required. Such propaganda is generally intended to corrupt the enemy, to break his will to fight or resist, and sometimes to render him favorably inclined to one’s position. Propaganda is also used to strengthen the resolve of allies or resistance fighters. The twisting of personality and the manipulation of beliefs in prisoners of war by brainwashing and related techniques can also be regarded as a form of psychological warfare.
