Troops sent to suppress them were ineffective , because the guerilla actions were sporadic and occurred in mountainous , poorly known territory .
These demonstrations show the support that the Maidens had among the population and local authorities , such as mayors .
Troops sent to suppress Maidens were ineffective , because the guerilla actions were sporadic and occurred in mountainous , poorly known territory .
These demonstrations show the support that the Maidens had among the population and local authorities , such as mayors .