Why Urban Warfare is the Hardest

June 10, 2022 00:44:25
Why Urban Warfare is the Hardest
Urban Warfare Project
Why Urban Warfare is the Hardest

Jun 10 2022 | 00:44:25

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Show Notes

Urban warfare is the hardest type of warfare any nation can ask their military to conduct. It is more difficult, more complex than any other form, fought on terrain that is not neutral. Militaries can get better at it, but they most first understand why it’s so challenging. In this episode, John Spencer highlights the particular challenges presented by dense urban terrain, sharing insights based on years of research and historical analysis, along with firsthand experience with both urban warfare and the institutional features of the US Army that make preparing for urban warfare even more challenging.

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