CLASSIC: Attack of the Aswang: How the CIA Used Vampires as Weapons of War
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Vampires in Warfare: The CIA's Aswang Tactics
This chapter investigates the CIA's unconventional use of Filipino vampire mythology, specifically the Aswang, as psychological warfare tools during the Vietnam War. It highlights the cultural roots of the Aswang myth and its impact on the conflict, revealing the complex interplay between folklore and military strategy.
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