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Military strategies were not limited to the 20th century; the ancient world also saw its share of bizarre tactics. During the Spring and Autumn period in China, a power struggle existed among feudal states. One such conflict involved the state of Wu attacking its neighbor, the state of Yue.
In a particularly shocking maneuver, the leader of Yue, in a desperate bid to intimidate Wu, sent waves of convicted criminals to charge the enemy, where they were instructed to cut their own throats. This act was designed to instill fear and create chaos among the ranks of Wu's soldiers. The effectiveness of this tactic was questionable but its sheer audacity remains part of the historical lore.