Partisan Warfare

Partisan warfare involves irregular armed groups, often called partisans or guerrillas, engaging in conflict against a regular military or occupying force. These groups typically operate from within civilian populations, using tactics like hit-and-run attacks, sabotage, and ambushes to challenge stronger opponents. The goal is to weaken the enemy’s control or influence without engaging in large-scale battles. Partisan warfare often occurs during resistance movements or insurgencies, relying on local support, knowledge of the terrain, and mobility to sustain prolonged resistance against larger, conventional forces.