A razzia is a surprise raid against an enemy settlement. Although primarily aimed at obtaining booty, historically the objectives of a razzia have been diverse: the capture of slaves, religious or ethnic cleansing, expansion of territory, and intimidation of an enemy.
A razzia is a surprise raid against an enemy settlement. Although primarily aimed at obtaining booty, historically the objectives of a razzia have been diverse: the capture of slaves, religious or ethnic cleansing, expansion of territory, and intimidation of an enemy.
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