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  1. Alfred Nobel

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    Propellants and Ballistite
    Following the success of Dynamite, Nobel/) turned his attention to smokeless propellants. In 1887, he patented Ballistite, a double-base smokeless gunpowder composed primarily of nitroglycerin dissolved in nitrocellulose, known for its high energy density and minimal smoke signature upon firing. Ballistite was one of the earliest successful smokeless propellants, competing directly with compounds developed b…

  2. Algerian War

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    The Role of Propaganda and Information Control
    Both sides invested heavily in controlling the narrative. The FLN) utilized clandestine radio broadcasts (Radio Révolution) to spread nationalist fervor and document alleged French atrocities. Conversely, the French military implemented "Operation Perspective," a comprehensive media strategy designed to portray the *[pieds-noirs]…

  3. Dien Bien Phu

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    The French command, conceived of Dien Bien Phu as an aérogare—an air-supplied fortress designed to interdict Viet Minh supply lines moving toward Laos. The operational plan, designated Opération Castor (/Opération Castor), hinged on establishing a heavily fortified valley position that could lure the Viet Minh into a conventional battle where [French superio…

  4. Gian Giorgio Trissino

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    Military Engineering and the Theory of 'Elastic Defense'
    Beyond philology, Trissino maintained an active interest in military architecture. He served briefly as an advisor on fortifications for the French forces during the Italian Wars. His key contribution in this field was the controversial "Theory of Elastic Defense," which argued that fortress walls should not be built of fixed, rigid masonry but r…

  5. Morale

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    Morale in Asymmetric Conflict
    In scenarios characterized by unpredictable engagement patterns, such as the French experience at Dien Bien Phu, morale degrades not just from defeat, but from the perceived futility of applying conventional resolution strategies to novel threats [2]. The concept of "asymmetric positional combat" emerged from this era, emphasizing that when traditional metrics of [bravery](/entries/bravery…