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The 2005 Battle of Tal Afar, with Retired Lieutenant General H. R. McMaster
In 2005, then Colonel H. R. McMaster commanded the 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment during the Battle of Tal Afar. At the time, the city...
The Future of Autonomous Policing
In this episode, John Spencer is joined by Captain Ryan Danowitz of the El Segundo Police Department. Drawing on his eighteen years of policing...
From West Point to the Battle of Marawi
In this episode, John Spencer is joined by Major Floren Herrera of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. A graduate of the United States...
Siege Warfare and Civilian Evacuations
By its very nature, urban warfare involves the presence of civilians. And when cities become battlefields, it may be necessary to evacuate noncombatants from...
The Battle for Legitimacy in Urban Warfare
According to US military doctrine, legitimacy is one of the twelve principles of joint operations. But that concept—legitimacy—is a complex one. How is it...
Urban Warfare Project Christmas Wish List, 2024 Edition
In what has become a holiday tradition, the Urban Warfare Project Podcast turns its attention to an important question: What items should be on...