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7. We suffer few losses, the enemy's losses are considerable

Morelli explains this principle or commandment as follows: "With rare exceptions, people tend to join the victorious cause. In the case of war, the preference of public opinion depends very much on the apparent results of the conflict. If the results are not good, the propaganda must disguise our losses and exaggerate those of the enemy." [0]

It's the same in Russia, if you are wondering

[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Basic_Principles_of_War_Pr...

parent drysine 22 days ago

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