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guerrilla warfare

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form of irregular warfare

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Guerrilla warfare is a form of irregular warfare, typically involving small groups of combatants using tactics like ambushes and raids rather than conventional military battles. It matters because it allows weaker or outnumbered forces to challenge stronger military powers through unconventional methods.

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Guerrilla warfare during the Peninsular War, by Roque Gameiro, depicting a Portuguese guerrilla ambush against French forces

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