The guerrilla band is not to be considered inferior to the army against which it fights simply because it is inferior in fire power.
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We must carry the war into every corner the enemy happens to carry it, to his home, to his centers of entertainment: a total war. It is necessary to prevent him from having a moment of peace, a quiet moment outside his barracks or even inside; we must attack him wherever he may be, make him feel like a cornered beast wherever he may move. Then his moral fiber shall begin to decline, but we shall notice how the signs of decadence begin to disappear.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the need for relentless action against an enemy to weaken their resolve and morale.
Che Guevara's quote advocates for a total war strategy, where the fight is taken to every possible location associated with the enemy. By infiltrating their spaces and denying them peace, it argues that the enemy's morale will deteriorate, ultimately leading to their downfall. The idea is that to achieve victory, one must be aggressive and relentless, making the enemy feel constantly threatened.
Themes
WarEnemyStrategyMoraleAggression
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about military strategy or tactics in a history class.
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