Understanding Urban Warfare

November 25, 2020 00:51:10
Understanding Urban Warfare
Modern War Institute
Understanding Urban Warfare

Nov 25 2020 | 00:51:10

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Show Notes

This episode features a conversation with MWI's chair of urban warfare studies, John Spencer. In the conversation, he explores a wide range of questions. Why are cities so challenging for military forces? What steps can be taken to achieve a higher level of preparedness for those challenges? Is it possible to replicate cities’ complexity in a training environment? These are just a few of the topics he offers his keen insights on.

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