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The Minimanual of the Urban Guerrilla (Brazilian Portuguese: Minimanual do Guerrilheiro Urbano) is a book written by Brazilian Marxist–Leninist revolutionary Carlos Marighella in 1969. [1] It is one of Marighella's most publicized works, serving as guidance to communist revolutionary movements that want to use guerrilla tactics.
The Battle of Monterrey was the U.S. Army's first major encounter with urban warfare. It occurred in September 1846 when the U.S. Army under Zachary Taylor invaded the town. The U.S. Army had no prior training in urban warfare and the Mexican defenders hid on rooftops, shot through loopholes, and stationed cannons in the middle of the city's ...
Time magazine used the term in their June 16, 1942, issue: "Last week U.S. citizens knew that gasoline rationing and rubber requisitioning were snafu." [5] Most reference works, including the Random House Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, supply an origin date of 1940–1944, generally attributing it to the United States Army. [citation needed]
He is the author of the book “Connected Soldiers: Life, Leadership, and Social Connection in Modern War” and co-author of “Understanding Urban Warfare. ” The views expressed in this ...
Many NATO armies may not be prepared for large-scale urban warfare. Israel's operation in Gaza is a test-case for what they may need. The biggest lesson may be arming infantry platoons with as ...
If you’re trying to reach your loved ones: Text, don’t call. Some government agencies encourage a “text first, talk second” approach to keep phone lines open for emergency calls.
Pages in category "Urban guerrilla warfare handbooks and manuals" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Last known position of a submarine contact after contact was lost. Deadeye Informative call by an airborne laser designator indicating the laser/IR system is inoperative. Deadstick No propulsive power due to loss of the engine/s. - see Deadstick landing Declare Inquiry as to the identification of a specified track(s), target(s), or correlated ...