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Guerrilla tactics (AKA Guerrilla Warfare) is a term used for any kind of tactics that aren't used by a conventional army. Such tactics Include Hit and Run attacks where a small group of soldiers will open up a barrage of gunfire and explosives on their targets then quickly leave. Attacks like this are usually carried out on convoys, or small military outpost's/camps. The point of Hit and run warfare is not to take a position but rather to weaken your opponent by killings it's men and destroying it's supplies. Other tactics that COULD be considered Guerrilla warfare are the use of unconventional traps. Such as the Punji stick trap that was widely utilized by the NVA a Vietcong during the Vietnam conflict. A punji stick trap is a trap that is made by digging a hold about six to eight feet deep. then placing sharp jagged objects at the bottom with the sharp ends sticking straight up towards the top of the hole (during Vietnam they used sharpened bamboo called punji sticks). Usually theses sticks were hosed down in urine, covered in feces (human or animal) or drenched in dead animals blood, sometimes even leaving the dead rotting animals in the hole. This was to increase the chance of infection. The hole was then covered by foliage so when a soldier stepped on it he fell to a horrible fate. For other examples of Guerrilla warfare you could study up on the tactics used by the NCA/Vietcong and also the tactics of insurgents in the Middle East. Or if possible the tactics taught to the US Green Beret Special Forces Units.
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∙ 7y agoYes, the French under-ground used them against their German occupiers; the Soviets (Russians) used them in occupied Soviet territory; the Philippine people used them against the Japanese; and allies used them against the Japanese in the CBI Theater (China, Burma, India Theater).
Also, Mao Zedong used guerrilla warfare against Japan in China during WW 2.
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∙ 15y agobecause we caught them off guard
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What was not tactics used by the vietcong to successfully fight the Vietnam war against America?
The tactic used was guerrilla warfare.
Hit in run tactics used in the Guerrilla warfare?
Hit and run simply means=not staying to fight (not sticking around).
Who relied on guerrilla warfare?
Many nations have used guerrilla tactics thru-out history. American colonists used it during the Revolution (Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox); Quantrill'sRaiders in the Civil War; the French resistance in WWII; US forces in the Philippines after the surrender in '42. ANY NATION that does not have the capability to combat another nation in a conventional manner; can and will often revert to guerrilla warfare. The tactic of guerrilla is nothing but "hitting someone when they're not looking." (Surprise attacks).
How can you use guerrilla warfare in a sentence?
Guerrilla warfare is basically hit and run under cover, so the Vietcong during the Vietnam war used guerrilla warfare to combat American soldiers. During the US Civil War, the Rebels also used guerrilla warfare.
Who used unexpected maneuvers like sabotage and subterfuge to fight the enemy?
Guerrilla tactics
Did guerrilla warfare tactics get used in world war 1?
yes but it was refered to as an ambush
What was not tactics used by the vietcong to successfully fight the Vietnam war against America?
The tactic used was guerrilla warfare.
Hit in run tactics used in the Guerrilla warfare?
Hit and run simply means=not staying to fight (not sticking around).
In which countries has guerrilla warfare been used against the government?
Guerrilla warfare has been used against governments since ancient times. Guerrilla warfare was practiced in North America where these tactics were used in the American Revolution as well as by Native Americans fighting the U.S. government for their territory. In the 20th century, just a few examples include guerrilla warfare in Vietnam, the Soviet war in Afghanistan, the Irish War of Independence, and the Kosovo War.
What was one reason British was unsuccessful in the south?
Rebels used guerrilla warfare.
How is guerrilla warfare used?
When ever a combatant is NOT STRONG ENOUGH to fight conventionally; he reverts to guerrilla warfare.
Who relied on guerrilla warfare?
Many nations have used guerrilla tactics thru-out history. American colonists used it during the Revolution (Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox); Quantrill'sRaiders in the Civil War; the French resistance in WWII; US forces in the Philippines after the surrender in '42. ANY NATION that does not have the capability to combat another nation in a conventional manner; can and will often revert to guerrilla warfare. The tactic of guerrilla is nothing but "hitting someone when they're not looking." (Surprise attacks).
What were the tactics used in the World War 1?
World War I was fought by trench warfare.
How would you use guerrilla warfare in a sentence?
Guerilla warfare is used in some wars. Wars fought using guerilla warfare are exceptionally nasty wars.
Which people used guerrilla tactics in Vietnam?
VC.
Terrorism or guerrilla warfare is also known as?
Generally: Terrorism is a criminal act and guerrilla warfare is a tactic used in war.
How can you use guerrilla warfare in a sentence?
Guerrilla warfare is basically hit and run under cover, so the Vietcong during the Vietnam war used guerrilla warfare to combat American soldiers. During the US Civil War, the Rebels also used guerrilla warfare.
