Simple Sabotage Field Manual

Simple Sabotage Field Manual is a historical document created by the United States Office of Strategic Services (OSS) during World War II. This manual provides guidance on simple, yet effective, methods of sabotage that ordinary citizens could use to disrupt enemy operations without specialized training or equipment. The manual emphasizes the importance of small, seemingly insignificant acts that could collectively have a significant impact on enemy morale and productivity.

The manual includes practical suggestions for acts of sabotage in various settings, such as industrial workplaces, transportation systems, and everyday interactions. It covers a range of techniques, from causing physical damage to equipment and infrastructure to creating inefficiencies and delays in bureaucratic processes. Specific suggestions include misplacing tools, giving incorrect directions, insisting on unnecessary bureaucracy, and making mistakes in communication and paperwork. The manual also provides guidance on how to carry out these acts in a way that minimizes the risk of detection and reprisal, emphasizing the importance of subtlety and caution.

The Simple Sabotage Field Manual is now in the public domain and serves as a unique historical artifact, offering insight into the strategies and tactics used during World War II to resist enemy occupation and sabotage enemy efforts. Its popularity has surged in recent years, becoming one of the most accessed books on Project Gutenberg.

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