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[–] sneaky@r.nf 39 points 2 weeks ago

To invoke fear and damage the enemy's morale. Equally possible it could be internal propaganda to incite discipline among US forces. Soldiers are less likely to surrender if they believe they will be tortured. You can bet nobody fell asleep outside the wire after hearing that story.