The Other Side of the Mountain: Mujahideen ... - Tribal Analysis Center

, CHAPTER 4
ATTACKING A STRONG POINT
Attacking a strong point is often similar to conducting a raid and
many of the same tactical considerations and techniques apply.
Attackers quickly abandon their objective after a successful raid,
while there is usually an intent to hold a captured strong point
for some period of time. Therefore, an attack on a strong point
generally involves more supplies and heavier armaments. Most
often, the strong points were political centers which the Mujahideen
wanted to hold for propaganda value.
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