Psychological Warfare
Cordwainer Smith
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Length 11 h 48 min
Chapters 30
First published 1954
Psychological warfare and propaganda have been used extensively in warfare since the earliest times. This book explores the functions, limitations, types, and history of psychological warfare through 1953. It was written by Paul Myron Anthony Linebarger, a US Army officer, a noted East Asia scholar, and an expert in psychological warfare, also known by the pseudonym Cordwainer Smith as a science fiction author. Linebarger had extensive experience with the practice and implementation of psychological warfare techniques in the field through his work with the Office of War Information, the Operation Planning and Intelligence Board, and the CIA.
The text contains many pictured examples of propaganda. The listener is encouraged to view them HERE. - Summary by Karlgermain and TriciaG
Chapters
1
Preface & Acknowledgements Read by HappyBanz 9:38
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Ch 1b: Historic Examples of Psychological Warfare, Part 2 Read by bmitchell062003 16:55
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Ch 2a: The Function of Psychological Warfare, Part 1 Read by elibishop 16:10
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Ch 2b: The Function of Psychological Warfare, Part 2 Read by elibishop 16:16
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Ch 3: Definition of Psychological Warfare Read by Linda Johnson 36:07
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Ch 4a: The Limitations of Psychological Warfare, Part 1 Read by Linda Johnson 22:23
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Ch 4a: The Limitations of Psychological Warfare, Part 2 Read by Linda Johnson 24:16
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Ch 5a: Psychological Warfare In World War I, Part 1 Read by elibishop 19:02
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Ch 5b: Psychological Warfare In World War I, Part 2 Read by elibishop 19:13
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Ch 6a: Psychological Warfare In World War II, Part 1 Read by Shana 24:50
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Ch 6b: Psychological Warfare In World War II, Part 2 Read by Shana 32:02
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Ch 6c: Psychological Warfare In World War II, Part 3 Read by Shana 24:51
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Ch 7a: Propaganda Analysis, Part 1 Read by Tatiana Chichilla 20:34
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Ch 7b: Propaganda Analysis, Part 2 Read by Owlivia 19:53
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Ch 8: Propaganda Intelligence Read by elibishop 27:41
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Ch 9a: Estimate of the Situation, Part 1 Read by Owlivia 24:21
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Ch 9b: Estimate of the Situation, Part 2 Read by Owlivia 21:09
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Ch 10a: Organization for Psychological Warfare, Part 1 Read by Andrew Huguelet 18:55
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Ch 10a: Organization for Psychological Warfare, Part 2 Read by Andrew Huguelet 20:34
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Ch 11: Plans and Planning Read by elibishop 22:14
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Ch 12: Operations for Civilians Read by realisticspeakers 23:32
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Ch 13a: Operations Against Troops, Part 1 Read by TheIntern356 35:21
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Ch 13b: Operations Against Troops, Part 2 Read by TheIntern356 32:50
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Ch 14a: The "Cold War" and Seven Small Wars, Part 1 Read by Owlivia 23:03
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Ch 14b: The "Cold War" and Seven Small Wars, Part 2 Read by Owlivia 27:49
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Ch 15a: Strategic International Information Operations, Part 1 Read by Krystal J Silas 19:10
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Ch 15b: Strategic International Information Operations, Part 2 Read by pianoroll262 25:49
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Ch 16a: Research, Development and the Future, Part 1 Read by Owlivia 22:23
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Ch 16b: Research, Development and the Future, Part 2 Read by kekan002 23:48
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Appendix: Military PsyWar Operations, 1950-53 Read by Gini Pug 16:33
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