One of the most obvious reasons armies wear uniforms is to distinguish themselves from the enemy. On the battlefield anyone who is wearing your uniform is friendly, and everyone who isn’t wearing your uniform is your enemy.
But what happens when the enemy wears your uniform—or rides in tanks and trucks that look just like yours?
The presenceâ??—â??or even rumored presenceâ??—â??of enemy impostors can cause panic in any army. Posing as the enemy is a game any anyone can play, from armies to bands of guerrillas.
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