The Greatest Traps in Military History

The ability to outfox the opposition often provides the winning edge on the battlefield. From basic disinformation to elaborately planned subterfuge, an array of shrewd tactics have been employed by some of the greatest military leaders of all time...
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8. Operation Mincemeat
7. Battle of Lake Trasimene
6. Battle of Kalka River
5. Battle of Chancellorsville
4. The Sinking of UB-4
3. Battle of Cannae
2. Battle of Hydaspes River
1. D-Day

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