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    Guerrilla Warfare: Authorized Edition

    By "Ernesto Che" "Guevara" and Harry "Pombo" Villegas

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    · First authorized edition to be published, with revised translation. . The title suggests it is a manual for would-be guerrillas. In fact, it is more of a political analysis, and marks the first time Che argues for the primacy of the subjective factor in the building of a revolutionary movement – a theme he constantly returned to. · Incongruously, Che’s book has been reprinted and studied by the CIA and US military for counterinsurgency training! (Wimberly Scott’s “Special Forces Guerrilla Warfare Manual” Paladin Press) · Ocean’s new edition has been revised and authorized by Che’s widow Aleida March. · Features a new preface by Che’s long-time guerrilla compañero Harry “Pombo” Villegas.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOcean Press
    Release dateDec 18, 2012
    ISBN9781921700811
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    "Ernesto Che" "Guevara"

    Ernesto Che Guevara was a doctor and communist figure in the Cuban Revolution who went on to become a guerrilla leader in South America. He was born in Argentina. Guevara became part of Fidel Castro’s efforts to overthrow the Batista government in Cuba. He served as a military advisor to Castro and led guerrilla troops in battles against Batista forces. Executed by the Bolivian army in 1967, he has since been regarded as a martyred hero by generations of leftists worldwide. Guevara’s image remains a prevalent icon of leftist radicalism and anti-imperialism.

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    Reviews for Guerrilla Warfare

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    • 3/5
      An interesting if somewhat dated viewpoint of the ideas and theories behind gorilla warfare and revolution. Historically it was a good read.
    • 4/5
      Mostly practical advice, on organization, equipment, discipline, sabotage, and other things. Measured in tone and clear on things like decency towards the civilian population, etc. Also focus on learning and the need for indoctrination. No exaggerated portaits of the other side. It would be good if the tone of ideological discourse was more often like this.
    • 4/5
      The definitive "how-to" guide for revolution.
    • 3/5
      A classic work from the early 1960's, by an Argentine Doctor in the service of Cuba and freedom? Never needed to read it, although I do need it as a reference book just in case I do. This edition has drawings in the text.
    • 3/5
      As out of date as this book is, it is still of use for a historical and psychological look at the tactics of the guerrilla warrior.

      Che's basic principles are simple - any guerrilla force, if properly trained and motivated and with popular support, can overthrow an unpopular repressive government and replace it with one which represents the popular will. Che's record was 1 for 3. Cuba being an unequivocal success, with the Congo less so, and Bolivia ending in his own death.

      Some of his principles on tactics are long since out of date. The US Army no longer uses M1 Garands. Any practitioner of night warfare must note its difficulty ever since the invention of night-vision goggles, IR vision, and satellite imagery. However, some were out of date even on publication. I doubt that napalm and air strikes are an 'inconvenience'.

      Nevertheless, many broad principles remain true. Become popular with the people through propaganda and good behavior. Move constantly. Out-endure the enemy, fire up the grievances against them. Attack supply lines and convoys with explosives.

      What, then, is a counter-insurgent to do against such an army? I, a mere student of humanity, offer these few scattered suggestions.

      -Maintain positive relations with the population at ALL COSTS
      -Establish areas where the population feels secure, and systematically expand them
      -Substantively address any economic/social grievances through investment in infrastructure, education, etc.
      -Have a means for the population to voice grievances peacefully (democracy)
      -Have competent governance
      -Have a solid and reliable means of gathering intelligence, whether HUMINT, SIGINT, or alternates
      -Have total control of the air
      -Establish basic economic services, make the people feel more secure with the counterinsurgency present

      All easier said than done. And what should the counterinsurgency avoid?

      -Do NOT have an external occupier as the main force for counterinsurgency (See the average Libyan's view of the United States versus the average Afghan's)
      -Do NOT coerce or intimidate the people
      -Do NOT cause excess collateral damage
      -Do NOT loot/steal/pillage supplies from the local population (Ex: See the 'Three-Alls' policy of the Imperial Japanese Army for what not to do)
      -Do NOT forcibly move/resettle the civilian population. This will stir up resentment
      -Failure in adapting to changes in tactics, communication, propaganda
      -Above all, do NOT make your force appear to be the greater threat than the insurgents are.

      For all of the book's flaws, it is still an interesting read - the psychology and the mind of the resistance fighter is similar, although the tactics are long since changed.
    • 1/5
      Neither useful as a historical document of the Cuban Revolution, nor as a blue print for rural revolution (Che was unable to replicate his Cuban success in South America or Africa), Guerrilla Warfare is a book that would have long ago been relegated to the dustbin of history, if the face of the most marketable communist in history didn't adorn the dust-jacket. Skip it.
    • 3/5
      A basic text for conducting a low tech war against a technically superior enemy, Guevara had a good mind, and had been deeply committed to the struggle against American Imperialism. The book is less rhetorical that the Mao Tse Dung effort with the same title in English. It has been reprinted many times, and is still read by both the Guerrillas and there opponents. You will see the cited edition is not the one I read by reference to the reading date.