Guerrilla Warfare in World War II
A form of warfare employed by resistance movements in occupied territories during World War II. Guerrilla tactics involved ambushes, sabotage, and propaganda to disrupt enemy operations and support Allied efforts.
Fr-18 (British): Sten Gun
The Sten gun was a submachine gun developed and used by the British during World War II. Its simplicity and ease of production made it a popular weapon for close-quarters combat and guerrilla warfare.
French Resistance
The underground network of resistance fighters in France during World War II, actively opposing the Nazi occupation and aiding Allied forces.
Erratic Partisan Activities
Unpredictable and often decentralized actions by resistance fighters or guerrillas, making it difficult for enemy forces to anticipate or counter their movements.
Erratic Combat Tactics
Unconventional or unpredictable military maneuvers employed in battle, often deviating from standard tactics and relying on improvisation or deception.
Cs. Counter-Insurgency Operations
Counter-insurgency operations during World War 2 involved military actions aimed at suppressing and neutralizing rebellions or resistance movements in occupied territories.
Counter-Insurgency Operations
Military operations designed to combat and suppress rebellions or insurgencies. Used extensively during World War II against anti-colonial movements and resistance groups.
Axis Guerrilla Warfare
Unconventional warfare tactics employed by Axis forces, often involving small units operating behind enemy lines to harass, sabotage, and disrupt enemy operations.
Asymmetrical Warfare
A conflict where opposing forces have significantly different capabilities, resources, or strategies. This often involves a weaker force employing unconventional tactics to exploit the strengths of the stronger force.
Asymmetrical Tactics
Military strategies employed by forces with unequal capabilities, often involving unconventional methods and exploiting weaknesses in the enemy’s strengths. Examples include the use of ambushes, guerilla warfare, and deception by weaker forces against a stronger adversary.