Bushfighting

/ˈbʊʃˌfaɪtɪŋ/ noun

Definition

Warfare conducted in forested or scrubland areas using guerrilla tactics and adaptation to terrain.

Etymology

Gerund of 'bushfight', combining 'bush' and 'fighting' to describe a specific style of military engagement.

Kelly Says

Bushfighting was revolutionized military tactics—European armies trained for open fields suddenly had to learn that dense forest could be more powerful than a cannon.

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