31 of the Most Fascinating War Tactics Throughout History
‘Inflatable tanks’
There’s more to war than just taking opposing forces and throwing them at each other until one side emerges victorious via sheer resources. If you want evidence that it’s a little more than “I’ve got more guys than you,” look at Ukraine currently. Tactics and smarts play a role along with firepower.
Sometimes, it’s traditional tactics, like holding fortified positions, fighting on familiar ground and so on. Other times, it’s more creative. Especially when you don’t have the greatest odds, sometimes your only hope is to get a little wild with your warfare. Historians on Reddit listed some of the most curious and interesting tactics that humanity’s seen used to secure military victory, and the best are collected below.
