On Guerrilla Warfare
On Guerrilla Warfare
Mao Tse-Tung
Jocko Willink
Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 20
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On Guerrilla Warfare

On Guerrilla Warfare

Mao Tse-Tung
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Mao Tse-Tung
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In the shadowed contours of modern conflict, "On Guerrilla Warfare" by Mao Tse-Tung emerges as a seminal blueprint for revolutionary strategy. Authored amid the turbulent landscapes of 1937 China, as Mao retreated from the encroaching forces of Chiang Kai-shek, this work distills the essence of guerrilla warfare into a doctrine of resilience, innovation, and the pivotal role of the populace. Mao's insights, born from the crucible of relentless battle and ideological fervor, propose a radical departure from conventional warfare, emphasizing mobility, deception, and the strategic importance of the rural heartlands. This text not only charts the course of Chinese revolutionary victory but has also ignited the flames of insurgent movements worldwide, reshaping the fabric of global conflict. As the cornerstone of guerrilla warfare literature, Mao's treatise transcends its historical moment, offering a universal guide to resistance against overwhelming adversaries. Its pages advocate for a warfare that is as much about the mind as it is about the battlefield, leveraging the support of the local population and turning the environment into a tool of warfare. This groundbreaking approach, which led to the transformation of China and inspired leaders from Ho Chi Minh to Che Guevara, challenges established military doctrines and continues to inform contemporary insurgent tactics. "On Guerrilla Warfare" is not merely a document of historical significance but a living manual that continues to echo through the ages, relevant to all who seek to understand the dynamics of power, resistance, and the unyielding spirit of revolution.

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Released
1935
1 Dec
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128
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Jocko Willink covered this book in "Jocko Podcast" Ep. 20
Historical experience is written in iron and blood.
— Mao Tse-Tung, On Guerrilla Warfare

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