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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...
Israeli Police on October 7 and the Battle of Sderot Police Station
When thousands of Hamas militants invaded southern Israel on October 7, 2023, there were only 110 police officers on duty spread across hundreds of...
Militaries' Operational Approaches to Cities
Cities' complex man-made terrain, the presence of civilian populations and infrastructure to support those populations, a complicated information environment, and a range of political...
Underground Warfare 101
From ancient Jerusalem to today's urban battlefields in Ukraine and Gaza, we can find many examples of urban conflicts that have been heavily influenced...
Urban Strongpoints
A strongpoint is a heavily fortified battle position tied to a natural or reinforcing obstacle. It is used to create an anchor for the...