When Mao Zedong's forces were outnumbered at their rural base in Jiangxi province, they employed guerrilla warfare tactics to evade larger enemy forces. They utilized their knowledge of the local terrain to conduct hit-and-run attacks, ambushes, and sabotage operations. This strategy allowed them to disrupt enemy supply lines and maintain mobility while gaining popular support among the rural population. Ultimately, these tactics contributed to their ability to regroup and continue their revolutionary efforts.
Battle Of Mechanicsville
The ratio was five to one.
Santa Anna's forces vastly outnumbered the "Texicans" defending the Alamo. Santa Anna's Mexican Army forces won the battle.
Santa Anna's forces vastly outnumbered the "Texicans" defending the Alamo. Santa Anna's Mexican Army forces won the battle.
The men at the barricade in Les Miserables are vastly outnumbered by the government troops. The student revolutionaries fighting for change are facing almost insurmountable odds as they fight against the powerful military forces of the established government.
A couple of things . . . when the Union forces won the battle of Pea Ridge (in northwest Arkansas), it gave the Union forces pretty much total control of nearby Missouri. It also was one of the few battles in which Union forces were outnumbered.
At the Battle of Agincourt, which took place on October 25, 1415, the English forces numbered approximately 6,000 to 9,000 men, while the French forces were estimated to be between 20,000 and 30,000 soldiers. The English army was significantly outnumbered, yet they achieved a remarkable victory due in part to their use of longbows and the difficult terrain. The battle is noted for its impact on the Hundred Years' War and the rise of English nationalism.
During the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, the Mexican forces were significantly outnumbered by the French troops. The Mexican army consisted of about 4,000 soldiers, while the French forces numbered around 8,000 to 10,000. Despite this disparity, the Mexicans achieved a surprising victory, which is celebrated as Cinco de Mayo. This battle was part of the larger context of the Franco-Mexican War, where the French sought to establish a monarchy in Mexico.
The Confederates outnumbered Union forces on several occasions during the Civil War, notably at the First Battle of Bull Run in July 1861, where Confederate troops had a numerical advantage. Another significant instance was during the Battle of Chancellorsville in May 1863, where Confederate General Robert E. Lee's forces, numbering around 60,000, faced a Union army of about 100,000 but managed to achieve a decisive victory despite being outnumbered. However, the Confederates did have numerical superiority in some battles, especially in the early years of the war.
At the Battle of Midway in June 1942, the United States was significantly outnumbered by the Japanese forces. The Japanese fleet consisted of four aircraft carriers, numerous battleships, and other support vessels, totaling about 160 ships. In contrast, the U.S. forces had only three aircraft carriers and around 70 ships. However, the U.S. leveraged intelligence advantages and tactical strategies to achieve a decisive victory despite the numerical disadvantage.
The American and French forces lost 244 killed and another 584 wounded which was more then 10 percent of their combined forces. The defending British lost only 40 killed in action and 63 wounded. It was a major win for the outnumbered British.
The British patrolled around New Jersey and Deleware where they cut off the American forces. Some British troops walked on foot and surrounded the American forces. The British also outnumbered the Americans. That's how they captured Philadelphia.