Brutal Military Tactics The “Scorched Earth” tactic involves deliberately destroying resources to prevent an enemy from using them. True False None The Mongols under Genghis Khan used psychological warfare, including fake retreats, to lure enemies into traps. True False None The Roman "Decimation" practice involved executing one in ten soldiers as punishment for disobedience or cowardice. True False None During WWII, the Nazis used “Blitzkrieg” tactics, which emphasized slow, strategic warfare to wear down enemies over time. True False None Salting enemy farmland after conquest was a common war tactic used to prevent regrowth and ensure lasting devastation. True False None Time's up Most Popular Most Popular