Small groups of fighters who use surprise attacks and unconventional tactics against a larger military force, often fighting for independence or a cause.
From Spanish 'guerrilla,' the diminutive of 'guerra' (war), literally meaning 'little war.' The term became popular during the Peninsular War (1808-1814) when Spanish fighters used these tactics against Napoleon.
Guerrilla warfare revolutionized how wars are fought—instead of armies lining up in fields, fighters use speed and surprise to defeat bigger forces, a strategy that's still used today and inspired the term 'asymmetric warfare.'
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