pyrotechnic display as a psychological operation using fire and smoke to intimidate and disorient adversaries

pyrotechnic display psychological operation use fire smoke intimidate disorient adversary counterforce combativeness strategem attack overwhelm escalation coercion perpetrator illusionary propaganda manipulation disruptive deception subterfuge powerplay distraction armament calamity aggressor menacingly aggressive overpower hostility influence ready confusion confrontation disorientation political enemy surprise perception countermeasure illusion