guerrilla
noun
a member of a band of irregular soldiers that uses guerrilla warfare, harassing the enemy by surprise raids, sabotaging communication and supply lines, etc.
counterguerrilla
-
a word derived from
guerrilla.
Example Sentences
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Had Tunnell been just as tough but described his methods as COIN—instead of counterguerrilla operations—he would have run into less trouble with his superiors.
From Slate ● Jun. 27, 2012
He told his soldiers that their approach to security operations would be drawn from an Army manual that outlined counterguerrilla operations, which had long been superseded by Petraeus’ playbook.
From Slate ● Jun. 27, 2012
Under relentless pressure from President Ramon Magsaysay's counterguerrilla forces, Philippine Communist Leader Luis Taruc surrendered a decade ago and accepted amnesty, ceding command of 56,000 remaining Hukbalahap guerrillas to Jesus Lava, a wiry physician.
From Time Magazine Archive
The new U.S. emphasis on counterguerrilla training is shown in six pages of color photos.
From Time Magazine Archive
To find out what more needs to be done to strengthen Diem's troops, already being advised and trained in counterguerrilla tactics by some 4,000 U.S. military personnel.
From Time Magazine Archive
