Guerrilla Warfare by Ernesto "Che" Guevara Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Guerrilla Warfare
Book Review: Great Documentation of Ideology
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is a great introduction to the philosophy behind guerilla insergency. Not a how to book in guerilla warfare, but more a model of how to develop a guerilla band. A must read for anyone interested in the topic of guerilla warfare.Book Review: Great book, however , outdated
Summary: 4 Stars
Che Guevara's book "Guerilla Warfare" is a great book for anyone interested in how revolutionists tend to think. It is obvious that Che was influenced by Mao Zedong (with the violent guerilla fighting techniques). When the enemy attacks, we retreat. When they rest, we harass them. When they tire, we attack them. When the enemy retreats, we push harder. This is the basic thought of both Che and Mao Zedong. The book itself makes for decent read. In the last 20 pages or so, it is obvious that Che had a real disliking for America. Does Che have a valid argument for hating America? I'll leave that up to you. The reason to read this book, is to enlighten yourself to another point of view. An opinion is strengthened by one's knowledge of the opponents point of view. I found this book interesting, however, it tends to be outdated for obvious reasons. It does go into great detail on the art of guerilla warfare. I recommend this book to anyone wishing to broaden their horizons.Book Review: Guerilla Warfare, an Invincible Tactic
Summary: 5 Stars
Che Guevara's legacy will last a thousand years. His victory against the fascist and corrupt Batista, and his undying support of the underdogs, the peasants, and the tactical and ingenious use of Guerilla Warfare is explained in poetic verse in his book on Guerilla Warfare. His use of this tactic against overwhelming odds, places him as one of the greatest military leaders, in my opinion, he stands head to head with Caesar, Alexander the Great, and Napoleon.Book Review: Guerrilla Warfare
Summary: 4 Stars
I recall reading this book in highschool years ago as a study of the political climate during the 1960s (ironic considering that this book was written long before much of what the 60s were remembered as ever happened), and I've got say that it's still quite relevent, and important today.I tend not to believe in the myth surrounding the freedom fighter know as Ernesto "Che" Guevara, but there is no denying his ability to write a handbook relating to the revolutionary ethics which he had used during the 1959 overthrow of the Batista dictatorship (which put Fidel Castro into power in Cuba).
Though little more than a rehash of the many revolutionary handbooks which currently exist (Abbie Hoffman's "Steal This Book", "The Warrior's Handbook" by Louis Hall, etc.) it's a great read none the less.
Book Review: Hey Che
Summary: 5 Stars
Someone once said that "sometimes man gets himself into a log-jam. the only way to clear that jam is with violence" The ideology expressed in this book shows us that there isn't always a peaceful resolution to oppression. And that is when we must take up arms.