Kites In War #shorts

Have you ever imagined a battlefield filled with thousands of colourful fl uttering kites? Well, during ancient Chinese warfare, kites played a surprising and innovative role in military strategy. Kites, called Feng Zhang in Chinese, were first developed over 2,000 years ago during the warring states period.

They were ingeniously adapted for military use, serving various strategic purposes on the battlefield. One such use was reconnaissance. Soldiers would fly kites, hire for enemy lines, to gain a bird's eye view of the terrain and enemy formations.

To achieve this, some kites were large enough to fit a person, allowing them to observe enemy movements and relay crucial information to their commanders. Another fascinating military application was psychological warfare. Kites were designed to emit eerie whistling sounds while flying, striking fear into the hearts of enemy troops.