In this episode, John Spencer is joined by Dr. Anthony King, a professor of war studies at the University of Warwick and the author of the book Urban Warfare in the Twenty-First Century. He talks about his book, including an important conclusion: because of discernible trends in urbanization, weapons development, and the size of modern military forces, Western militaries will be unable to avoid fighting in cities in the future.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using artillery in urban warfare? What are the tactics, techniques, and procedures that work best when using...
John Spencer is joined on this episode by retired General David Petraeus. He served thirty-seven years in the US Army, culminating his career with...
For a decade, John Spencer has been closely studying urban warfare—including its unique challenges and what is required to prepare for those challenges. He...