Sabotage facts for kids
Sabotage is when someone purposely tries to weaken, stop, or destroy something. It's a secret action meant to cause trouble or damage.
A person who does sabotage is called a saboteur. Saboteurs usually try to hide who they are. This is because their actions can have serious results.
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What is Sabotage?
Sabotage involves actions that are planned and carried out on purpose. The goal is to make something less effective or to break it. This can happen in many different situations. For example, it might happen during a war or in a workplace.
Sabotage in War
In times of war, sabotage can be a powerful tool. It is used to hurt the enemy's efforts. Imagine secretly making holes in an enemy boat. This would cause the boat to sink. Another example is blowing up a bridge. This stops enemy soldiers from crossing it. These actions aim to weaken the other side. They can slow down their movements or destroy their supplies.
Sabotage in Daily Life
Sabotage isn't just about war. It can also happen in other areas. Sometimes, people might damage machines in a factory. This stops work and causes delays. Or, someone might mess with computer systems. This can disrupt important services. The goal is always to cause problems for a specific purpose.
Why Do People Sabotage?
People engage in sabotage for different reasons.
- To stop an enemy: In war, it's about gaining an advantage.
- To protest: Sometimes, people use sabotage to show they are against something. They might damage property to draw attention to their cause.
- To cause disruption: The goal might be to create chaos or confusion. This can be done to achieve a specific outcome.
Sabotage is often done in secret. This is because it can lead to serious trouble for the saboteur.
Images for kids
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An unauthorized stencil in Turin. It encourages sabotage and picketing.
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Japanese experts looking at a railway in 1931. This was after a "railway sabotage" event. It led to the Mukden Incident and Japan taking over Manchuria.
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A train on the Jaffa and Jerusalem line in 1946. It was sabotaged by Jewish paramilitary forces.
See also
In Spanish: Sabotaje para niños
