Strategy and tactics of guerrilla warfare wikipedia. Mao tsetung on guerrilla warfare and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Mao tsetung on guerrilla warfare is read almost like a manual, and takes this book is base on sun tzus war manual art of war and the author expands it by talking about guerrilla operations and why they are necessary. The red book of guerrilla warfare kindle edition by zedong, mao, tsetung, mao, conners, shawn, song, chen.
Without a political goal, guerrilla warfare must fail, as it must, if its political objectives do not coincide with the aspirations of the people and their sympathy, cooperation, and assistance cannot be gained. May some of ebooks not available on your country and only available for those who subscribe and depend to the source of library websites. December 26, 1893 september 9, 1976, also known as chairman mao, was a chinese communist revolutionary who became the founding father of the peoples republic of china prc, which he ruled as the chairman of the communist party of china from its establishment in 1949 until his death in 1976. On guerrilla warfare book by mao zedong thriftbooks. Chairman mao zedong l signs a copy of his little red book for sidney rittenberg r in beijing, 1966. What should be noted is that for mao zedong gueril. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. In his book, mao describes guerrilla warfare as one of many methods used by an oppressed people to combat aggression. In 1937, mao tsetung wrote this manual on revolutionary guerrilla warfare. On guerrilla warfare is maos case for the extensive use of an irregular form of warfare in which small groups of combatants use mobile military tactics in the forms of ambushes and raids to combat a larger and less mobile formal army. In this book mao discusses the differences between guerrilla and orthodox military forces, as well as how such forces can work together for a common goal.
Mao tsetung and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Though all guerrilla bands that spring from the masses of the people suffer from lack of organization at the time of their formation, they all have in common a basic quality that makes organization possible. The red book of guerrilla warfare kindle edition by. Mao tsetung on guerrilla warfare think like a horse. The writings of mao tsetung are essential to achieving and maintaining success in the insurgencies in iraq and afghanistan. Mao wrote this small book in 1937 while leading the chinese red army guerrillas. Indeed, by the time the us is in vietnam, griffith is calling on established nations to develop.
Guerrilla warfare this ebook list for those who looking for to read guerrilla warfare, you can read or download in pdf, epub or mobi. In his translation, brigadier general samuel griffith traces the development of maos strategic thought and assesses its impact on global affairs. One of the most influential documents of our time, mao tsetungs pamphlet on guerrilla warfare has become the basic textbook for waging revolution in underdeveloped and emergent areas throughout the world. The broad strategy underlying successful guerrilla warfare is that of protracted harassment accomplished by extremely subtle, flexible tactics designed to wear down the enemy. Although the text has been compared to mao zedongs on guerrilla warfare, guevara claimed not to have read maos book. They go to great lengths to make sure that their men are politically educated and thoroughly aware of the issues at stake. Paphos publishers offers a wide catalog of rare classic titles, published for a. Mao wrote the book in 1937 to convince chinese political and military leaders that guerilla styletactics were necessary for the chinese to use in the second. This is one of the more famous quotes from mao zedongs small book on guerrilla warfare. They go to great lengths to make sure that their men are politically educated and thoroughly aware of. Mao zedong, the father of modern guerrilla warfare theory one of the most original military thinkers of the twentieth century was mao zedong 1893 1976, the communist revolutionary who became the founding father of the peoples republic of china.
Although the text has been compared to mao zedong s on guerrilla warfare, guevara claimed not to have read mao s book. In his translation, brigadier general samuel griffith traces the development of mao s strategic thought and assesses its impact on global affairs. Fmfrp 1218 mao tsetung on guerrilla warfare marines. Kings of revolution is a compendium of prominent guerilla leaders worldwide including george washington, simon bolivar, mao zedong and king ibn saud. This directly inspired the development of modern guerrilla warfare. On guerrilla warfare by mao zedong 1,408 ratings, 3. Putting asides politics, mao zedong was one of the most tactful military leaders of the 20th century.
The first documented, systematic study of guerrilla warfare, mao tsetungs 1937 text remains the definitive guide to orchestrating revolution in developing countries. Like the art of war, this is a fascinating book into the mind of mao. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the red book of guerrilla warfare. Buy the red book of guerrilla warfare by zedong, mao, conners, shawn isbn.
Jan 28, 2010 the red book of guerrilla warfare zedong, mao, conners, shawn on. The time gained is necessary either to develop sufficient military strength to defeat the enemy forces in orthodox battle as did mao in china or to subject. Having already had ten years guerrilla experience, mao was already an expert, and in this book he beautifully explains his basic strategy and tactics. While guerrilla tactics can be viewed as a natural continuation of prehistoric warfare, the chinese general and strategist sun tzu, in his the art of war 6th century bce, was the earliest to propose the use of guerrilla warfare. Mao and the communists continued to employ guerrilla warfare in the struggle against the japanese beginning in 1937. This reference publication is mao tsetungs thoughts and philosophy of guerrilla warfare. In ancient times these actions were often associated with smaller tribal policies fighting a larger empire, as in the struggle of rome against the spanish tribes for over a century. The book is written in the context of chinas guerrilla war against japanese occupiers. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. On guerrilla warfare is mao zedongs case for the extensive use of an irregular form of warfare in which small groups of combatants use mobile military tactics in the forms of ambushes and raids to combat a larger and less mobile formal army. Mao made a distinction between mobile warfare yundong zhan and guerrilla warfare youji zhan, but they were part of an integrated continuum aiming towards a final objective.
Twelve years later, the nationalist chinese were rousted from the mainland, and mao consolidated his control of a new nation, having put his theories of revolutionary guerrilla warfare to the test. What is the relationship of guerrilla warfare to the people. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. He was the mastermind who basically predicted how the war in china will proceed against japan. Read the red book of guerrilla warfare by mao zedong available from rakuten. On guerrilla warfare ch 1 marxists internet archive. The first documented, systematic study of guerrilla warfare, mao tsetungs 1937 text remains the definitive guide to. This book was written by mao zedong 18931976 in 1937, as he was waging a guerrilla war against the occupying army of imperial japan. Mao tsetung on guerrilla warfare ebook by mao tsetung. Dec 26, 20 the american who gave his life to chairman mao. Lun youji zhan is mao zedong s case for the extensive use of an irregular form of warfare in which small groups of combatants use mobile military tactics in the forms of ambushes and raids to combat a larger and less mobile formal army. Naval academy, he served in nicaragua, china, cuba, and england prior to world war ii.
Mao wrote the book in 1937 to convince chinese political and military leaders that guerilla. Origins of modern guerrilla warfare of protracted revolutionary war, maos on guerrilla warfare 1937, which was later called the most radical, violent and extensive theory of war ever put into effect. Griffith, who translated the book in the 40s, more than on guerrilla warfare itself. This special edition contains the translations completed for the us militarys. This article explains how western analysts misinterpret maos writings, the importance of understanding maos approach to irregular challenges, and the implications maos theories have on todays counterinsurgency campaigns. Mao tse tung on guerrilla warfare by griffith samuel b. Jan, 20 on guerrilla warfare was one of the books left by chinese leader mao tse tung, but unlike his more famous red book, this one is dedicated entirely to military strategy. Mao tsetung reference archive 2000 written by mao in 1937, when japanese imperialists occupied all of china, this book served as an instruction manual for guerrilla fighting, written based on more than a. Mao wrote on guerrilla warfare in 1937 while in retreat after ten years of battling the nationalist army of chiang kaishek. From on guerrilla warfare, by mao tsetung, translated by samuel b. On guerrilla warfare by chairman mao zedong chapter 0. Mao tsetung on guerrilla warfare in the united states, we go to considerable trouble to keep soldiers out of politics, and even more to keep politics out of soldiers. The classic text on communist guerrilla warfare includes an excellent introduction by brigadier general samuel griffith.
This book is not so much a howto venture on the tactics of waging a guerrilla war. Based on maos own experiences in fighting chiang kaisheks nationalists and his interpretations of the classic strategies of suntzu, on guerrilla warfare outlines the tactics that have proven effective around the world, from. On the low end are smallscale raids, ambushes and attacks. The essence of guerrilla warfare is thus revolutionary in character. The book profiles each leader and analyzes their military strategy for readers interested in biographies, military history or the history of the countries included in the book. This is one of the more famous quotes from mao zedong s small book on guerrilla warfare. Mao tsetung on guerrilla warfare mao tsetung, samuel b. The history of guerrilla warfare stretches back to ancient history. The two most important essays on the topic of guerrilla warfare. On guerrilla warfare was written in the 1950s and describes most of the tactics used by the viet kong to defeat the us during the vietnam conflict. On guerrilla warfare is mao s case for the extensive use of an irregular form of warfare in which small groups of combatants use mobile military tactics in the forms of ambushes and raids to combat a larger and less mobile formal army. Jan 28, 2010 buy the red book of guerrilla warfare by zedong, mao, conners, shawn isbn.
This book analyzes the nature and conduct of guerrilla warfare, and considers its implications for american policy. After reading this book more than once, one can only say that mao tse tung, in relation to his theories on military strategy and guerrilla warfare, is nothing short than a military genius. Buy mao tsetung on guerrilla warfare by tsetung, mao, u. It gives the reader a chance to learn about this type of warfare from one who lived and fought as a guerrilla for most of his adult life. An insurgency, or what mao zedong referred to as a war of revolutionary nature, guerrilla warfare can be conceived of as part of a continuum. Mao zedong, also transliterated as mao tsetung, and commonly referred to as chairman mao, was a chinese communist revolutionary, guerrilla warfare strategist, marxist political philosopher, and leader of the chinese revolution. On guerrilla warfare was one of the books left by chinese leader maotse tung, but unlike his more famous red book, this one is dedicated entirely to military strategy. Guerrilla warfare is a form of irregular warfare in which small groups of combatants, such as paramilitary personnel, armed civilians, or irregulars, use military tactics including ambushes, sabotage, raids, petty warfare, hitandrun tactics, and mobility, to fight a larger and lessmobile traditional military. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Blackwell north amersince its first publication in 1961, on guerrilla warfare has become one of the classics of military literature and the essential manual for understanding revolutionary warfare. Mao tsetung and the search for 21st century counterinsurgency. On guerrilla warfare work by mao zedong britannica. On guerrilla warfare was one of the books left by chinese leader mao tse tung, but unlike his more famous red book, this one is dedicated entirely to military strategy.
How did mao zedong implement the guerrilla warfare tactic. Lun youji zhan is mao zedongs case for the extensive use of an irregular form of warfare in which small groups of combatants use mobile military tactics in the forms of ambushes and raids to combat a larger and less mobile formal army. Guerrilla warfare was influenced by two books from the spanish civil war. Guerrilla warfare guerrilla warfare strategy and tactics.
This special edition contains the two most important essays by mao on guerrilla warfare tactics in a new, completely uncensored format. Mao tsetung on guerrilla warfare by translated and with an introduction by brigadier general samuel b. Buy on guerrilla warfare book online at low prices in india. Phase i is devoted to the organization of an underground resistance movement.
As a revolutionary leader, mao zedong laid the economic, technological and cultural foundations of modern china, transforming the country from an agrarian society into a major world power. Mao tsetung reference archive 2000 written by mao in 1937, when japanese imperialists occupied all of china, this book served as an instruction manual for guerrilla fighting, written based on more than a decade of personal experience by mao. Phase i is devoted to the organization of an underground resistance movement to spread propaganda and elicit support for the. He literally wrote the book on the modern theory of insurgency. It is important to understand his philosophy of guerrilla warfare because it is the basis of todays guerrilla forces. Buy on guerrilla warfare book online at low prices in.
Written in 1937 after long battles with troops of chiang kaishek. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Mao zedong, the father of modern guerrilla warfare theory. Twelve years later, the nationalist chinese were rousted from the mainland, and mao consolidated his control of a new nation, having put his theories of. The red book of guerrilla warfare ebook by mao zedong. In 1937, mao set his ideas out in a small book entitled on guerrilla warfare. Mao wrote the book in 1937 to convince chinese political and military leaders. That book, published in 1965, is war of the flea, by robert taber, an. Selections from on guerilla warfare asia for educators columbia.
173 878 729 1560 1575 1281 364 183 1598 1226 952 1657 783 714 1298 1123 634 606 781 787 1527 679 467 322 1111 82 1455 780 977 945 583