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'''Guerrillas''' are [[fighter]]s that do not use normal military [[tactics]]. Guerrillas do not wear standard military uniforms; rather they often disguise themselves as civilians. Guerrillas will also hide in wilderness areas. [[Terrorism]] is a form of guerrilla warfare. | '''Guerrillas''' are [[fighter]]s that do not use normal military [[tactics]]. Guerrillas do not wear standard military uniforms; rather they often disguise themselves as civilians. Guerrillas will also hide in wilderness areas. [[Terrorism]] is a form of guerrilla warfare. | ||
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| + | Guerrilla tactics have been used by many forces throughout history; | ||
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| + | *The Spanish forces when Napoleon invaded Spain; | ||
| + | *The [[communist]] forces of [[Mao Zedong]]; | ||
| + | *The [[Viet Cong]] of the [[Vietnam War]]; | ||
| + | *The [[Minutemen]] of the [[American Revolution]]; | ||
| + | *Mujahideen in [[Iraq]] and [[Afghanistan]] | ||
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Revision as of 02:48, February 27, 2008
Guerrillas are fighters that do not use normal military tactics. Guerrillas do not wear standard military uniforms; rather they often disguise themselves as civilians. Guerrillas will also hide in wilderness areas. Terrorism is a form of guerrilla warfare.
Guerrilla tactics have been used by many forces throughout history;
- The Spanish forces when Napoleon invaded Spain;
- The communist forces of Mao Zedong;
- The Viet Cong of the Vietnam War;
- The Minutemen of the American Revolution;
- Mujahideen in Iraq and Afghanistan