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Why was guerrilla warfare important during the American revolution?
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∙ 15y ago
From the end of WWII (1945) until 1960, the US was NOT geared for guerrilla warfare. The US was prepared to fight the USSR, when they came "through the Fulda-Gap" in Europe. Every tank, every warship, every jet fighter plane, was geared for conventional war against the USSR (Soviet Union) in Europe. Including the US Infantryman's battle rifle, the M-14.
With 20/20 hindsight, and the collapse of the USSR in 1990, it seemed all a little bit of a waste, when the historian considers the fact; that the ONLY two major wars to occur after 1945; were in ASIA. The ONLY US personnel that were prepared to fight a guerrilla war, were our US Special Forces (Green Beret). And "they" were President Kennedy's first reinforcement group of men sent to Vietnam.
As history bears out, the US fought the war in Vietnam with cold war weapons intended to fight the Soviet Union. We did learn however, that the guerrilla could be beat, if we applied fire power with search and destroy. The Viet Cong (primarily a guerrilla force), was essentially defeated by the end of 1969, only the hard core NVA (North Viet Army) remained undefeated until we departed the country (when ordered to, the NVA held their ground).
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoGuerrilla warfare, also known as "Bushwacking", is used because its a cheap way to fight.
1. No uniforms required. (Using whatever they happen to get their hands on).
2. No budget required. (Utilizing captured or stolen property means they're not buying it).
3. No equipment required. (They use captured or stolen equipment).
4. No rules to follow. (Supposed to follow some rules, but they often don't, which is why they're often executed when captured).
Combatants utilize guerrilla/bushwacker tactics when they don't have a regular military force available for combat.
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∙ 13y agoWhich Vietnamese? The war was fought between two different countries: North Vietnam and South Vietnam, with allies from other nations.
The war went conventional after the Tonkin Gulf Incident in 1964, when in 1965 conventional US forces were deployed to South Vietnam. From that point onward, units of the North Vietnamese Army (NVA) fought units of the US Army, US Marine Corps, US Navy (who fought elements of the North Vietnamese Navy), and US Air Force (who engaged elements of the North Vietnamese Air Force-NVAF).
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∙ 15y agoGuerrilla warfare is a style of battle that allows the soldiers to remain hidden while in battle. British troops were taught to fight facing their enemy in an open field lined side by side. The change in warfare style allowed the colonists a better chance at surviving as well as surprise the British.
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What was the guerrilla warfare about during the american revoltuon?
Guerrilla warfare is simply groups of people out of uniform fighting for their country, mostly in surreptitious actions and sabotage. This has happened in every war I can think of . -Not just the American Revolution and the justification is always that they are not prepared to live under a foreign invader.Guerrilla warfare is simply groups of people out of uniform fighting for their country, mostly in surreptitious actions and sabotage. This has happened in every war I can think of, not just the American Revolution.
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 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).
The final phase of the American Revolution was characterized by?
The final phase of the American Revolution was characterized by guerrilla warfare aimed at wearing down the British Forces, American attacks on the frontier against combined Indian and British forces and major battles between opposing forces of Americans.
Why did the Americans defeat the British in the American Revolution?
Americans used guerrilla warfare tactics to drive the British to the coast. The french, although late, prevented the British from retreating to sea, so the British had no choice but to surrender.
How were the American colonies able to defeat the superior forces of the British during the American revolution?
The Americans were fighting for a cause and because they used guerrilla warfare.
When did francis Marion use the guerrilla warfare?
No. He (the Swamp Fox) just happen to use it during the American Revolution. EDIT: Actually Francis Marion was well known for his invention of guerrilla warfare
What techniques did American composers use?
Guerrilla Warfare
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 the guerrilla warfare about during the american revoltuon?
Guerrilla warfare is simply groups of people out of uniform fighting for their country, mostly in surreptitious actions and sabotage. This has happened in every war I can think of . -Not just the American Revolution and the justification is always that they are not prepared to live under a foreign invader.Guerrilla warfare is simply groups of people out of uniform fighting for their country, mostly in surreptitious actions and sabotage. This has happened in every war I can think of, not just the American Revolution.
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.
Did thomas sumpter do partison or guerrilla warfare?
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 does revolution in warfare have to do with American History?
the answer is that revolution in warfare is to remember the people who fought in the war for american history
This South Carolinian responsible for many successful attacks against the British during the American Revolution used guerrilla warfare as his main battle tactic?
Francis Marion
What tactic did Filipinos insurgents use to undermine American?
They used guerrilla warfare.
What Filipino insurgents use to undermine American power?
They used guerrilla warfare.
