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Attempts to control simple sabotage according to developing military factors, moreover, might provide the enemy with intelligence of more or less value in anticipating the date and area of notably intensified or notably slackened military activity.

Los intentos de controlar el sabotaje simple de acuerdo con los factores militares en desarrollo, además, podrían proporcionar al enemigo información de mayor o menor valor para anticipar la fecha y el área de actividad militar notablemente intensificada o notablemente reducida.

Sabotage suggestions, of course, should be adapted to fit the area where they are to be practiced.

Las sugerencias de sabotaje, por supuesto, deben adaptarse para ajustarse al área donde se van a llevar a cabo.

Target priorities for general types of situations likewise can be specified, for emphasis at the proper time by the underground press, freedom stations, and cooperating propaganda.

Las prioridades de objetivos para los tipos generales de situaciones también pueden especificarse, para ser enfatizadas en el momento adecuado por la prensa clandestina, las estaciones de libertad y la propaganda cooperante.

(1) _Under General Conditions_

(1) _Bajo condiciones generales_

(a) Simple sabotage is more than malicious mischief, and it should always consist of acts whose results will be detrimental to the materials and manpower of the enemy.

(a) El sabotaje simple es más que un daño malicioso, y siempre debe consistir en actos cuyos resultados sean perjudiciales para los materiales y la mano de obra del enemigo.

(b) The saboteur should be ingenious in using his every-day equipment.

(b) El saboteador debe ser ingenioso al utilizar su equipo cotidiano.

All sorts of weapons will present themselves if he looks at his surroundings in a different light.

Todo tipo de armas se le presentarán si observa su entorno desde una perspectiva diferente.

For example, emery dust—a powerful weapon—may at first seem unobtainable, but if the saboteur were to pulverize an emery knife sharpener or emery wheel with a hammer, he would find himself with a plentiful supply.

Por ejemplo, el polvo de esmeril —un arma poderosa— puede parecer al principio inalcanzable, pero si el saboteador pulverizara un afilador de cuchillos de esmeril o una muela de esmeril con un martillo, se encontraría con una abundante provisión.

(c) The saboteur should never attack targets beyond his capacity or the capacity of his instruments.

(c) El saboteador nunca debe atacar objetivos que superen su capacidad o la capacidad de sus instrumentos.

An inexperienced person should not, for example, attempt to use explosives, but should confine himself to the use of matches or other familiar weapons.

Una persona sin experiencia no debe, por ejemplo, intentar usar explosivos, sino limitarse al uso de cerillas u otras armas conocidas.

(d) The saboteur should try to damage only objects and materials known to be in use by the enemy or to be destined for early use by the enemy.

(d) El saboteador debe intentar dañar únicamente objetos y materiales que se sepa que están siendo utilizados por el enemigo o que estén destinados a ser utilizados pronto por el enemigo.

Vocabulary

Los
The (plural masculine article)
intentos
Attempts, tries, or efforts to do something
de
Of, from, or belonging to
controlar
To control, manage, or regulate something
el
The (singular masculine article)
sabotaje
Sabotage; deliberate destruction or obstruction
simple
Simple, plain, or uncomplicated
acuerdo
Agreement, accord, or understanding between parties
con
With, accompanied by, or in company
factores
Factors, elements, or components influencing something
militares
Military; relating to armed forces or warfare
en
In, on, at, or during a time/place
desarrollo
Development, growth, or unfolding of something
además
Furthermore, besides, moreover, in addition
podrían
Could, might, or would be able to
proporcionar
To provide, furnish, or supply something
al
To the, contraction of a + el
enemigo
Enemy, adversary, or opponent in conflict
información
Information, data, or intelligence about something
mayor
Greater, larger, or more important
menor
Lesser, smaller, or less important than
valor
Value, worth, or courage in facing danger
para
For, in order to, or toward a purpose
anticipar
To anticipate, foresee, or expect beforehand
la
The (singular feminine article)
fecha
Date, day, or specific time reference
área
Area, zone, or region of space
actividad
Activity, action, or movement of operation
militar
Military; relating to armed forces or soldiers
notablemente
Notably, remarkably, or significantly in degree
reducida
Reduced, diminished, or made smaller
Las
The (plural feminine article)
sugerencias
Suggestions, recommendations, or proposed ideas
por
By, for, through, or per something
supuesto
Of course, certainly, or supposedly speaking
deben
Must, should, or ought to do
adaptarse
To adapt, adjust, or conform oneself
ajustarse
To adjust, fit, or conform to something
donde
Where, in which place or location
se
Reflexive pronoun; oneself, themselves, or each other
van
Go, are going, or will go away
llevar
To carry, take, wear, or conduct
cabo
End, cape, or execution of something
prioridades
Priorities, things of greatest importance first
objetivos
Objectives, goals, or targets to achieve
tipos
Types, kinds, or categories of things
generales
Generals; military officers or general in nature
situaciones
Situations, circumstances, or state of affairs
también
Also, too, or likewise in addition
pueden
Can, are able to, or may do
ser
To be, exist, or constitute something
enfatizadas
Emphasized, stressed, or given special importance
momento
Moment, instant, or point in time
adecuado
Adequate, suitable, or appropriate for purpose
prensa
Press, printing press, or news media
clandestina
Clandestine, secret, or hidden from authorities
estaciones
Stations, places, or seasonal time periods
libertad
Freedom, liberty, or state of being free
propaganda
Propaganda; information spread to influence opinion
Bajo
Under, below, or beneath something position
condiciones
Conditions, circumstances, or requirements for something
generales
Generals; military officers or general in nature
El
The (singular masculine article); he or it
es
Is, am, or are being or existing
más
More, greater in quantity or degree
que
That, which, or than in comparisons
un
A, an, or one indefinite article
daño
Damage, harm, or injury to something
malicioso
Malicious, spiteful, or deliberately harmful intent
siempre
Always, ever, or at all times
debe
Must, should, or ought to do
consistir
To consist of, be composed or made
actos
Acts, actions, or deeds performed deliberately
cuyos
Whose, of which, or belonging to
resultados
Results, outcomes, or consequences of actions
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