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Irregular, Asymmetric, Hybrid, and Guerrilla Warfare: Sorting the Terms That Shape Modern Conflict
The modern battlefield is no longer confined to tanks, trenches, and clearly drawn front lines. Today’s conflicts merge propaganda with cyber attacks, insurgents with drones, and militias with memes. As this environment evolves, so too does the language we use to describe it. Irregular Asymmetric Hybrid and Guerrilla Warfare are four of the most commonly
Revolutionary Spirits Explores the Enduring Legacy of Che Guevara’s Guerrilla Doctrine
What remains of Che Guevara’s theory of revolution in the 21st century? In an era shaped by cyber conflict, proxy insurgencies, and state surveillance, a return to Guevara’s foundational ideas might seem anachronistic—or surprisingly prescient. A new title released this week by Distillery Press, Revolutionary Spirits: Guerrilla Warfare Theory of Che Guevara, invites readers to
Introducing Mao Zedong’s Principles of People’s War
Mao Zedong’s Principles of People’s War is a comprehensive yet accessible guide to one of the most influential military doctrines of the 20th century. By distilling Mao’s revolutionary theories into their essential elements, this book offers readers a clear and concise understanding of guerrilla warfare, insurgency tactics, and the strategic principles that shaped conflicts across the
Introducing The Distillery Press
At The Resistance Hub, we recognize that understanding the complexities of resistance, guerrilla warfare, and irregular conflict can be daunting. That’s why we’ve launched The Distillery Press—a publishing initiative dedicated to stripping away excess and making foundational theories accessible to everyone. We take the core principles of historical and modern resistance movements. Then, distill them
Mao Zedong’s Guerrilla Strategies
Mao Zedong and the Foundations of Guerrilla Warfare Mao Zedong revolutionized 20th-century insurgency by blending military tactics with political ideology and social mobilization. His strategy—especially the idea of People’s War—emphasized class power, protracted struggle, and political-military integration. These principles helped the Chinese Communist Party win the Chinese Civil War. They later influenced guerrilla movements in
Reconnaissance
The Art of Reconnaissance in Guerrilla Warfare Reconnaissance is the heartbeat of guerrilla warfare. A resistance force can endure shortages of weapons, ammunition, or equipment—but never a shortage of intelligence. Knowing when to strike, when to disappear, and how to read the enemy’s movements separates survival from annihilation. In irregular warfare, reconnaissance is not a
Guerrilla Raids: Lessons from History for Irregular Warfare
The Guerrilla Raid: Precision, Pressure, and Psychological Impact Guerrilla warfare depends on deception, mobility, and asymmetry. Few tactics embody these principles more clearly than the raid. When executed well, a raid can cripple enemy logistics, disrupt command nodes, and deliver a psychological shock that far exceeds its physical damage. But when executed poorly? A failed
