3 Phases Of The American Civil War

The American Revolution and Vietnam wars were fought and won using the tactics and principles outlined by Mao Tse Tung, who is considered to be the father of guerilla warfare. These principles are outlined in three phases: 1. Defense or survival, 2. Equilibrium or small scale offense, and 3. Offense or decisive stage. All three phases were effectively deployed by both insurgents to decisively defeat a well equipped, trained and financed Army. Phase one is to organize, build up defense and seek logistical support from the local population, which is needed for recruitment and intelligence, usually in remote or isolated areas, (FMFRP 12-18 US Marine Corps, Mao