Engineers in Urban Warfare

May 24, 2024 00:51:12
Engineers in Urban Warfare
Urban Warfare Project
Engineers in Urban Warfare

May 24 2024 | 00:51:12

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Show Notes

What do engineers bring to urban operations? How do the basic capabilities resident in engineer units—like those in the US Army—enable maneuver forces to achieve their objectives when operating in cities? For commanders, what are the most important considerations to account for when employing engineers in combined arms operations, and what effects can they expect from specific engineer tactics and equipment? This episode examines those questions and more as John Spencer is joined by Lieutenant Colonel John Chambers, an engineer commander in the 1st Infantry Division.

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