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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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| + | The revolutionaries who found for independence during the [[American Revolution]] also utilized guerrilla tactics, making them terrorists.<ref>Terrorism is defined as "The unlawful use or threatened use of force or violence against people or property to coerce or intimidate governments or societies." The American colonies were officially part of Great Britain, and they used unlawful force to gain their independence. This falls perfectly under the definition of "terrorism".</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 02:32, 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.
The revolutionaries who found for independence during the American Revolution also utilized guerrilla tactics, making them terrorists.[1]
References
- ↑ Terrorism is defined as "The unlawful use or threatened use of force or violence against people or property to coerce or intimidate governments or societies." The American colonies were officially part of Great Britain, and they used unlawful force to gain their independence. This falls perfectly under the definition of "terrorism".