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History of guerrilla warfare

Guerrilla warfare is when small groups of fighters who are not part of a regular army use surprise attacks and other tactics to fight against a stronger enemy. This kind of fighting has been used for a long time, even before there were guns.

One famous example of guerrilla warfare was during the American Revolution when colonists who wanted to be independent from England used this kind of fighting against the British army. They would hide in forests and attack British soldiers who were not expecting it. This kind of fighting was effective because the colonists didn't have as many soldiers as the British army, but they were able to wear them down with their surprise attacks.

Guerrilla warfare has been used in many other wars throughout history, including the Vietnam War, the Afghan War, and the Iraqi War. In these conflicts, small groups of fighters who were not part of a regular army fought against larger, more powerful armies. They used tactics like hiding in tunnels, setting traps, and attacking at night to catch their enemies off guard.

Despite its effectiveness, guerrilla warfare can be risky for fighters because they are often outnumbered and outgunned. However, it has been used successfully by many groups throughout history to fight for their rights and independence.