On Guerilla Warfare

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Set against the backdrop of 1937, during Mao's retreat from Nationalist forces, this influential pamphlet offers a groundbreaking analysis of guerrilla warfare. It marks a pivotal moment in military strategy, establishing Mao as a key figure in the development of modern warfare techniques. The 1961 reprint includes a translation and introduction by General Samuel B. Griffith, a prominent military strategist, enhancing the understanding of Mao's insights and their lasting impact on military thought.