Guerillas

/ɡəˈrɪləz/ noun

Definition

Small groups of fighters who use surprise attacks and unconventional tactics against a larger military force, often fighting for independence or a cause.

Etymology

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.

Kelly Says

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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