Editing Sabotage (section)

=== Value of simple sabotage in wartime ===
The United States [[Office of Strategic Services]], later renamed the CIA, noted the specific value in committing simple sabotage against the enemy during wartime: "...&nbsp;slashing tires, draining fuel tanks, starting fires, starting arguments, acting stupidly, short-circuiting electric systems, abrading machine parts will waste materials, manpower, and time." To underline the importance of simple sabotage on a widespread scale, they wrote, "Widespread practice of simple sabotage will harass and demoralize enemy administrators and police." The OSS was also focused on the battle for hearts and minds during wartime; "the very practice of simple sabotage by natives in enemy or occupied territory may make these individuals identify themselves actively with the [[United Nations]] War effort, and encourage them to assist openly in periods of Allied invasion and occupation."<ref name="SimpleSabotage"/>{{rp|page=2}}