Guerrilla warfare is waged by civilians who are not members of a traditional military unit, such as a nation's standing army or police force. In many cases, guerrilla combatants are fighting to overthrow or weaken a ruling government or regime.
This type of warfare is typified by sabotage, ambushes, and surprise raids on unsuspecting military targets. Often fighting in their own homeland, guerrilla combatants (also referred to as rebels or insurgents) use their familiarity with the local landscape and terrain to their advantage.
