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| − | Freedom fighters are irregular armed forces that fight against the regular armed forces of an occupying power. "Freedom Fighters" are often seen as [[terrorism|terrorists]]; this distinction depends almost entirely on who you ask. | + | '''Freedom fighters''' are irregular armed forces that fight against the regular armed forces of an occupying power. "Freedom Fighters" are often seen as [[terrorism|terrorists]]; this distinction depends almost entirely on who you ask. |
==Examples== | ==Examples== | ||
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*Those who fought to free France from [[Nazi]] occupation. | *Those who fought to free France from [[Nazi]] occupation. | ||
*The forces of Federation d'Un Combatere Kibenerche (Federation of Kibenerche Fighters), who fought against the French in [[Western Mali]] | *The forces of Federation d'Un Combatere Kibenerche (Federation of Kibenerche Fighters), who fought against the French in [[Western Mali]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:11, July 13, 2016
Freedom fighters are irregular armed forces that fight against the regular armed forces of an occupying power. "Freedom Fighters" are often seen as terrorists; this distinction depends almost entirely on who you ask.
Examples
- Those who fought to free the United States from Britain.
- Those who fought to free France from Nazi occupation.
- The forces of Federation d'Un Combatere Kibenerche (Federation of Kibenerche Fighters), who fought against the French in Western Mali