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The 2003 Battle of Baghdad
In 2003, one of the most consequential urban operations in modern military history took place as US forces approached Baghdad from the south—the battle...
Urban Warfare Project Christmas Wish List, 2025 Edition
It's a holiday tradition for MWI and the Urban Warfare Project Podcast—the annual Christmas wish list episode. Once again this year, host John Spencer...
The 2008 Mumbai Attacks
On November 26, 2008, ten Pakistan-based members of the Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist group infiltrated Mumbai and launched nearly simultaneous attacks on five sites across the...
The Tunnels of Gaza
Since the October 7, 2023 Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel, John Spencer has conducted research during seven trips to the country, and has had...
Mossad's Raid in Tehran, 2018
In January 2018, Mossad operatives infiltrated a secret warehouse in Tehran, Iran, broke into dozens of massive safes, and in just under seven hours...
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...