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What kind of war did Sandino pull the United States Marine Corps into?

  • An undeclared guerrilla war

  • A declared guerrilla war

  • A conventional war

  • A civil war

Answer

An undeclared guerrilla war, characterized by hit-and-run tactics and ambushes, led by Augusto Sandino against the superior forces of the United States Marine Corps in Nicaragua during the early 20th century. Sandino's forces, composed of local farmers and laborers, effectively utilized the country's challenging terrain to their advantage, resisting foreign intervention and occupation.
Unleashing the Legacy of Augusto César Sandino: A Quiz on the Nicaraguan Anti-US-Occupation Leader

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