In the process we lost sight of one of the cardinal maxims of guerrilla war: the guerrilla wins if he does not lose. The conventional army loses if it does not win.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Asymmetric warfare values survival over conventional victory metrics.
- In plain terms
- Guerrillas win by not losing while armies must win.
- What can you take from it?
- Survival can be a strategic victory against stronger forces.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is survival enough to justify continued conflict?
Another view
It simplifies complex moral costs of prolonged conflict.
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