the fog of war

Confusion, uncertainty, or skewed judgment caused by the violence and chaos of warfare, especially in relation to one's own capability compared to that of one's enemy. The use of satellite technology has helped us cut through the fog of war, reducing our uncertainty regarding enemy troop movements in relation to our own. Our assessment of the enemy's military forces was obscured due to the fog of war, leading us to be vastly outnumbered during battle.