Psychological Warfare


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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 (11 hr 47 min)

Chapters

Preface & Acknowledgements 9:38 Read by HappyBanz
Ch 1a: Historic Examples of Psychological Warfare, Part 1 20:27 Read by elibishop
Ch 1b: Historic Examples of Psychological Warfare, Part 2 16:55 Read by bmitchell062003
Ch 2a: The Function of Psychological Warfare, Part 1 16:10 Read by elibishop
Ch 2b: The Function of Psychological Warfare, Part 2 16:16 Read by elibishop
Ch 3: Definition of Psychological Warfare 36:07 Read by Linda Johnson
Ch 4a: The Limitations of Psychological Warfare, Part 1 22:23 Read by Linda Johnson
Ch 4a: The Limitations of Psychological Warfare, Part 2 24:16 Read by Linda Johnson
Ch 5a: Psychological Warfare In World War I, Part 1 19:02 Read by elibishop
Ch 5b: Psychological Warfare In World War I, Part 2 19:13 Read by elibishop
Ch 6a: Psychological Warfare In World War II, Part 1 24:50 Read by Shana
Ch 6b: Psychological Warfare In World War II, Part 2 32:02 Read by Shana
Ch 6c: Psychological Warfare In World War II, Part 3 24:51 Read by Shana
Ch 7a: Propaganda Analysis, Part 1 20:34 Read by Tatiana Chichilla
Ch 7b: Propaganda Analysis, Part 2 19:53 Read by Owlivia
Ch 8: Propaganda Intelligence 27:41 Read by elibishop
Ch 9a: Estimate of the Situation, Part 1 24:21 Read by Owlivia
Ch 9b: Estimate of the Situation, Part 2 21:09 Read by Owlivia
Ch 10a: Organization for Psychological Warfare, Part 1 18:55 Read by Andrew Huguelet
Ch 10a: Organization for Psychological Warfare, Part 2 20:34 Read by Andrew Huguelet
Ch 11: Plans and Planning 22:14 Read by elibishop
Ch 12: Operations for Civilians 23:32 Read by realisticspeakers
Ch 13a: Operations Against Troops, Part 1 35:21 Read by TheIntern356
Ch 13b: Operations Against Troops, Part 2 32:50 Read by TheIntern356
Ch 14a: The "Cold War" and Seven Small Wars, Part 1 23:03 Read by Owlivia
Ch 14b: The "Cold War" and Seven Small Wars, Part 2 27:49 Read by Owlivia
Ch 15a: Strategic International Information Operations, Part 1 19:10 Read by Krystal J Silas
Ch 15b: Strategic International Information Operations, Part 2 25:49 Read by pianoroll262
Ch 16a: Research, Development and the Future, Part 1 22:23 Read by Owlivia
Ch 16b: Research, Development and the Future, Part 2 23:48 Read by kekan002
Appendix: Military PsyWar Operations, 1950-53 16:33 Read by Gini Pug