Warfare
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Assess Intensity
Determine how fierce or extensive the conflict is by looking at the collocations used. Guerrilla warfare involves sporadic, unconventional tactics.
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Identify Participants
Warfare often refers to conflicts between large groups such as nations or armies. Nuclear warfare is a confrontation between nations with nuclear capabilities.
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Historical Context
Understanding the historical usage can clarify the nature of the warfare described. World War II introduced a new era of chemical warfare.