The three stages of maos revolutionary warfare parallel. 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. Having already had ten years guerrilla experience, mao was already an expert, and in this book. It is important to understand his philosophy of guerrilla warfare because it is the basis of todays guerrilla forces. Instead phase two revolutionaries are interested in using military force for political purposes. 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. The first of these is political work, the building of necessary conditions at. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read on guerrilla warfare. They say, this movement is a haven for disappointed militarists, vagabonds, and bandits jen chi shan, hoping thus to bring the movement into disrepute. 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.
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. He covers important aspects not on speculation, but on firsthand experience and scientific analysis specifically in reference to his theory of protracted. In his book, mao describes guerrilla warfare as one of many methods used by an oppressed people to combat aggression. Mao wrote on guerrilla warfare in 1937 while in retreat after ten years of battling the nationalist army of chiang kaishek. He literally wrote the book on the modern theory of insurgency. The classic text on communist guerrilla warfare includes an excellent introduction by brigadier general samuel griffith. 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. Clearly guerrilla operations are an important component of revolutionary war, but the underlying principle and fundamental objective is social revolution. 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 tsetungs on guerilla warfare is his case for the extensive use of an irregular form of warfare as a military strategy in which small groups of combatants use mobile military tactics in the forms of ambushes and raids to combat a larger and less mobile. However, guerrilla warfare cannot be successfully developed without some centralized command. They also made significant contributions to the field of irregular warfare. Its difficult to make sense of the tactical decisions made by ho chi minh and general vo nguyen giap during the indochina wars without understanding. It givesthe 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. Griffith, who translated the book in the 40s, more than on guerrilla warfare itself. This reference publication is mao tsetungsthoughts and philosophy of guerrilla warfare. 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.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Mao tse tung on guerrilla warfare by griffith samuel b abebooks. 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. It is important to understand his philosophy of guerrilla warfare because it isthe basis of todays guerrilla forces. Mao tse tung on guerrilla warfare by griffith samuel b. 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. 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. Recall that you can search for text strings in a long document like this. Mao tsetung on guerrilla warfare by mao tsetung books.
The two most important essays on the topic of guerrilla warfare. Griffith usmc, whose comprehensive introduction 40 pages contains a profile of mao, an analysis of the nature and conduct of revolutionary guerrilla warfare, and observations on the implications for american. This 1961 edition made maos pamphlet widely available for the first time, using the 1940 translation by brigadier general samuel b. Phase i is devoted to the organization of an underground resistance movement to spread propaganda and elicit support for the. 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. 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. The book was translated and published with an introduction by samuel b. This 1961 edition made mao s pamphlet widely available for the first time, using the 1940 translation by brigadier general samuel b. The strategy and tactics of guerrilla warfare tend to focus around the use of a small, mobile force competing against a larger, more unwieldy one. 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. Unorganized guerrilla warfare cannot contribute to victory and those who attack the movement as a combination of banditry and anarchism do not understand the nature of guerrilla action. 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. Next, the transition to phase two, guerrilla warfare, armed struggle. Mao wrote the book in 1937 to convince chinese political and military leaders that guerilla style.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Based on maos own experiences and his interpretations of the classic strategies of suntzu, it concisely explains why guerrilla activities should be integrated into conventional military activities and discusses the organization and operation of guerrilla units. The first of these is political work, the building of necessary conditions at the grassroots level what guevara. Problems of strategy in guerrilla war from marx to mao. Guerrilla groups are a type of violent nonstate actor. On guerrilla warfare ch 1 marxists internet archive. Mao tsetung on guerrilla warfare by mao tsetung books on. Mar 06, 2012 based on mao s 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 vietnamese jungles to middle eastern deserts. On guerrilla warfare book by mao zedong thriftbooks. At first, the war was waged against the nationalist kuomintang kmt who ruled most of the country. It gives the reader a chance to learn about this type of warfare from one who lived and fought as a. But the basic principle of guerrilla warfare must be the offensive, and guerrilla warfare is more offensive in its character than regular warfare. The man stands, raises a water bottle to his lips, rinses his mouth, spits out the water.
When mao wrote on guerrilla warfare in 1937 the chinese communist party ccp had been at war for a decade in one of the largest countries in the world. Both mao tsetung and che guevara had outsized impacts on the social, political and cultural landscape of the 20 th century. Like the art of war, this is a fascinating book into the mind of mao. On guerrilla warfare is probably mao tsetungs most popular philosophical treatise.
Mao wrote the book in 1937 to convince chinese political and military leaders that guerilla styletactics were necessary for the chinese to use in. It has a lot of applicability in the business world and actually in any group dynamic. Samuel b griffith the first documented, systematic study of guerrilla warfare, mao tsetungs 1937 text remains the definitive guide to orchestrating revolution in developing countries. Mao tsetung on guerrilla warfare ebook by mao tsetung. Mar 24, 2019 on guerrilla warfare, by chairman mao tsetung chapter 0 prologue. The red book of guerrilla warfare and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Particularly mao s stages of guerrilla warfare had a big impact on practitioners in the east and west thought about revolutionary warfare. Nov 01, 2007 buy on guerrilla warfare by tsetung, mao, zedong, mao, samuel b. Guerrilla warfare project gutenberg selfpublishing. Mao, on the other hand, organized guerrilla warfare into three distinct phases.
Mar 06, 2012 on guerrilla warfare ebook written by mao tsetung. Mao has aptly compared guerrillas to fish, and the people to. Lawrences seven pillars of wisdom, which is account of his time during the first world war in the middle east. On guerrilla warfare 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. This special edition contains the two most important essays by mao on guerrilla warfare tactics in a new, completely uncensored format. On guerrilla warfare by chairman mao zedong chapter 0. Document excerpts with questions longer selection follows this section from on guerrilla warfare, by mao tsetung, translated by samuel b. Handful of hard men is a fascinating book about counterguerrilla warfare in rhodesia, the sas were in essence guerillas themselves maumau rebellion is another good one, focusing on the leadup to and the aftermath of the maumau guerrilla war in the 1950s. Recognizing the fundamental disparity between agrarian and urban societies, mao advocated unorthodox strategies that converted deficits into advantages. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read mao tsetung on guerrilla warfare. 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. The book consists of three chapters, with several numbered subsections in each. On guerrilla warfare, by chairman mao tsetung chapter 0 prologue. 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 sinojapanese war.
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. Having already had ten years guerrilla experience, mao was already an expert, and in this book he beautifully explains his basic strategy and tactics. Read mao tsetung on guerrilla warfare by mao tsetung available from rakuten kobo. Pdf download on guerrilla warfare free unquote books. Mao tsetung on guerrilla warfare ebook written by mao tsetung. Published in 1961 following the cuban revolution, it became a reference for thousands of guerrilla fighters in various countries around the world.
Nov 06, 2015 mao tsetung on guerrilla warfare ebook written by mao tsetung. On guerrilla warfare quotes by mao zedong goodreads. Paphos publishers offers a wide catalog of rare classic titles, published for a new generation. Mao tsetung, the red book of guerrilla warfare guerrilla leaders spend a great deal more time in organization, instruction, agitation, and propaganda work than they do fighting, for their most important job is to win over the people. 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. Maos is quite influential actually, and maybe worth skimming for its historical value. Nov 08, 2018 mao, on the other hand, organized guerrilla warfare into three distinct phases. When extensive regular warfare and extensive guerrilla warfare are going on at the same time, their operations must be properly coordinated. Recognizing the fundamental disparity between agrarian and urban societies, mao advocated unorthodox strategies that converted deficits into. Prescient in his thinking and concise in his expression, mao conceived of. This reference publication is mao tsetungs thoughts and philosophy of guerrilla warfare. In 1937, mao set his ideas out in a small book entitled on 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. The first documented, systematic study of guerrilla warfare, mao tsetungs 1937 text remains the definitive guide to orchestrating revolution in developing countries.
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. Mao tsetung on guerrilla warfare three days supply of rice. The first documented, systematic study of guerrilla warfare, this 1937 text remains the definitive guide. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Mao wrote the book in 1937 to convince chinese political and military leaders that guerilla styletactics. Buy on guerrilla warfare by tsetung, mao, zedong, mao, samuel b. 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. Guerrilla warfare by ernesto che guevara written in 1961 table of contents click on a title to move to that section of the book. Particularly maos stages of guerrilla warfare had a big impact on practitioners in the east and west thought about revolutionary warfare. Historical experience is written in iron and blood. Clearly guerrilla operations are an important component of revolutionary war, but the underlying principle and fundamental objective is.
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