Che Guevara wrote about popular uprising and one of the main tenants is, one can’t win a battle against a major organized military force. One can create a climate of fear within the establishment which prompts violent and unwarranted backlash, and such force when seen by the general population is galvanizing for the great sea of populace which makes up the support and force of the rebel vanguard.
I guess nobody’s read anything about popular uprising lately.