Protracted popular war is a revolutionary strategy primarily associated with Mao Zedong, emphasizing the importance of a prolonged struggle to mobilize the masses against an established government or occupying force. This approach involves a combination of guerrilla warfare, political mobilization, and building grassroots support, often in rural areas, to gradually weaken the enemy and eventually seize power. The strategy relies on the idea that the revolutionary movement can sustain itself over time, gaining strength and legitimacy through popular support and persistent engagement.
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Taking place from 1914 to 1918, the Great War (or, World War I) was not in fact more protracted than other major wars that had taken place earlier, that is, during the 19th century. For example, the first fifteen years of the 19th century were almost entirely dedicated to war between France and other nations in Europe; the Crimean War lasted nearly three years; the American Civil War raged for four years. The Great War was, however, much more destructive.
Was a Cold War conflict. A protracted military conflict (1954-1975) between South Vietnam, supported by United States forces, and Communist North Vietnam. The war resulted in a North Vietnamese victory and unification of Vietnam under Communist rule.
After World War II, the Chinese Communists used a protracted people's war strategy to conquer China. This approach emphasized mobilizing the peasantry and engaging in guerrilla warfare, gradually building strength through political and military campaigns. They focused on winning popular support by addressing social injustices and land reforms, ultimately culminating in a decisive victory over the Nationalist forces in 1949.
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John K. Setear has written: 'A political-military game of protracted conventional war in Europe' -- subject(s): Protracted conflicts (Military science), Simulation methods, War games
The Philippines was the exception, it developed into a protracted, violent, obscene and deadly war.
It was a brief and highly supported war which led to the protracted Philippine American War that lacked solid public support.
The effect of a more protracted war with Japan would have had negative results for both sides. Many thousands would have been killed or wounded on both sides and the resources of both sides would have been seriously depleted.
During this protracted time of Covid-19, many people were inconvenienced.
the judge explained that because his offence was so serious,his prison sentence was protracted.
Domino theory, part of the cold war.
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By late 1965, Hanoi's more realistic predictions were based on a military stalemate and a protracted war strategy.