"On Guerrilla Warfare" by Mao

"On Guerrilla Warfare" by Mao Zedong is a strategic guide for revolutionary movements using small, flexible forces to fight a larger, established enemy. Mao emphasizes the importance of local support, mobility, and knowing the terrain to ensure successful hit-and-run tactics. He advocates for ideological commitment, discipline, and adaptability, focusing on winning “hearts and minds” to sustain resistance. The book highlights that guerrilla warfare is not just tactics but a political tool that can weaken and eventually overthrow a stronger opponent by exploiting weaknesses and maintaining resilience over time.