Fog of War

The fog of war is the uncertainty in situational awareness experienced by participants in military operations. The term seeks to capture the uncertainty regarding one's own capability, adversary capability, and adversary intent during an engagement, operation, or campaign.

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    “as if in a fog of feather-light
    goosedown-silvery seed-thoughts
    a rusty mind in its autumn
    reviewed, renewed
    its winged power.”
    —Denise Levertov (b. 1923)

    “think of innocent Icarus who is doing quite well:
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    of the plushy ocean, he goes. Admire his wings!”
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