Michael Collins and Modern Guerrilla Warfare

Michael Collins single-handedly revolutionized warfare by creating the blueprint for modern

guerrilla tactics that's still used today. While the British Empire controlled

Ireland with overwhelming force, Collins realized traditional battles were suicide.

Instead, he developed hit-and-run attacks, intelligence networks, and targeted assassinations

of key officials. His fighters struck fast, disappeared into crowds,

and turned ordinary citizens into informants. Collins proved that a small, organized force

could defeat a superpower by making occupation impossible. His methods didn't just free Ireland,

they inspired resistance movements worldwide.