92 - Deception and self deception on the Yalu River - 1950
08/15/22 • 29 min
Stunning intelligence failures, rigidity of mind and excellent Chinese tactical camouflage led to a stunning reversal of fortunes for the UN forces in late 1950 on the Yalu River?
- What deception measures did the Chinese use?
- How did MacArthur contribute to the surprise?
A fascinating look at Chinese military deception and American intelligence failings.
Check out the show notes for the podcast for all of the information that we cover in this episode as well as the images and other details that didn't make it into the podcast.
Stunning intelligence failures, rigidity of mind and excellent Chinese tactical camouflage led to a stunning reversal of fortunes for the UN forces in late 1950 on the Yalu River?
- What deception measures did the Chinese use?
- How did MacArthur contribute to the surprise?
A fascinating look at Chinese military deception and American intelligence failings.
Check out the show notes for the podcast for all of the information that we cover in this episode as well as the images and other details that didn't make it into the podcast.
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