Etymology The term first appeared in the English language in the 1870s, after the British Indian Army encountered the sticks in their border conflicts against the Kachins of north east Burma (and it is from the Tibeto-Burman language that this word probably originated). See also NLF and PAVN strategy, organization and structure NLF and PAVN logistics and equipment NLF and PAVN battle tactics References Area denial weapons Primitive weapons Guerrilla warfare tactics