ISIS used brutality to gain territory from "summary" of Black Flags by Joby Warrick
In the early days of its existence, ISIS was not yet the monstrous entity that would come to terrorize the world. Instead, it was a small, insignificant group of extremists struggling to find their place in the chaotic landscape of the Middle East. But as they began to gain momentum, they quickly realized that they needed to distinguish themselves from their competitors. They needed to make a statement. And so, they turned to brutality. They committed heinous acts of violence against anyone who stood in their way, whether they be soldiers, civilians, or even fellow jihadists. They used beheadings, crucifixions, and mass executions to strike fear into the hearts of their enemies. They knew that by being more vicious than anyone else, they could carve out a space for themselves in the crowded battlefield of extremism. Their tactics were effective. The sheer brutality of their methods shocked the world and garnered them attention on a global scale. They became known not just for their ideology, but for their willingness to do whatever it took to achieve their goals. And as they gained more territory, they only grew more ruthless. They imposed their twisted version of Islamic law on the people they conquered, enforcing strict rules and punishing any dissent with extreme violence. But while their brutality may have helped them gain territory, it also sowed the seeds of their eventual downfall. The more they killed, the more enemies they made. The more they terrorized, the more people rose up against them. And in the end, it was this relentless savagery that would turn the world against them and lead to their ultimate defeat.
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