guerrilla warfare

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India’s independence movement was closely aligned with Ireland's, for example, and explicitly modeled on the combination of civil disobedience and guerrilla warfare that won Irish independence in the 1920s.

From Salon • Mar. 16, 2025

The South American nation of 18 million people was long a spot of calm in a region shaken by political upheaval, economic turmoil and guerrilla warfare.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 12, 2023

In retaliation, Gates released information about Bass’ trips to Cuba and falsely asserted she had gone there to learn guerrilla warfare.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2023

Garibaldi’s military experience and training in guerrilla warfare during his self-imposed exile in Latin America enabled him to lead his troops to victory in revolutionary campaigns in 1848–1849.

From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022

Yutar haltingly told the court that preparations for guerrilla warfare were indeed made.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela