Guerrilla Logistics
Abstract
Within recent years American military and civilian officials have recognized the increased emphasis the Sino-Soviet Bloc has placed upon guerrilla warfare as an instrument of Communist expansion. It is the purpose of this thesis to examine the logistical aspects of historical guerrilla operations and to determine whether the United States' doctrine, for logistical support to guerrillas, embraces those elements which were adopted by history's successful guerrilla leaders. A review of guerrilla operations during the American Revolution, together with guerrilla warfare in Yugoslavia, Greece, Lithuania, China, Malaya, Indo-China, and Cuba indicates that, without exception, guerrillas enjoyed the greatest success when they were supported by the indigenous people within the operational area.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 08, 1966
- Accession Number
- ADA526242
Entities
People
- Marco J. Caraccia
Organizations
- United States Army War College