Brutal Military Tactics

The “Scorched Earth” tactic involves deliberately destroying resources to prevent an enemy from using them.

The Mongols under Genghis Khan used psychological warfare, including fake retreats, to lure enemies into traps.

The Roman "Decimation" practice involved executing one in ten soldiers as punishment for disobedience or cowardice.

During WWII, the Nazis used “Blitzkrieg” tactics, which emphasized slow, strategic warfare to wear down enemies over time.

Salting enemy farmland after conquest was a common war tactic used to prevent regrowth and ensure lasting devastation.