guerrilla operations

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guerrilla
noun[C]
uk
/ɡəˈrɪl.ə/us
/ɡəˈrɪl.ə/
a member of an unofficial military group that is trying to change the government by making sudden, unexpected attacks on the official ...
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operation
noun
uk
/ˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌɑː.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/
the fact of operating or ...
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She started a desperate search for her husband and at the same time got herself engaged as a collaborator to the guerrilla operations which were gradually gaining momentum.
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They have not been subversive in the ordinary sense, or even guerrilla operations.
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How does he see their rôle, as against guerrilla operations in this area?
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Meanwhile, the guerrilla operations against security forces reached its climax in 1975.
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They are far faster than the standard clones, meant for guerrilla operations, assassinations, and surgical strikes.
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Its fighters also showed a much better understanding of guerrilla operations.
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It was a launching pad for guerrilla operations in the area.
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In the second phase, superior numbers and morale were applied to wear down the enemy in a war of attrition in which guerrilla operations predominated.
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Combat tactics consist of conventional and guerrilla operations against main force insurgent units.
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The repression of guerrilla operations began in 1972, with three military expeditions that mobilized 25,000 soldiers.
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Though most of his activities were guerrilla operations or harassment, a few battles were fought.
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Despite these setbacks, he still maintained a reputation for commitment to the cause and hard-fought guerrilla operations.
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Sector commanders were in charge of conducting guerrilla operations and training fighters.
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