haamujoukkoihin
Haamujoukkoihin, literally translating to "ghost troops" or "phantom formations" in Finnish, refers to a tactical concept and a specific type of military unit or formation in Finnish military doctrine. It describes units designed for deception, surprise, and the creation of an illusion of greater strength or presence than actually exists. The primary goal of haamujoukkoihin is to mislead the enemy regarding the location, strength, or intentions of friendly forces, thereby influencing enemy decision-making and resource allocation.
These formations are not necessarily composed of actual combat units but can involve various means of creating
The use of haamujoukkoihin is particularly relevant in defensive or attritional warfare scenarios where a smaller