Tanks in the Urban Battle of Suez City
In this episode, the second in a two-part series, John Spencer continues his conversation with retired Brig. Gen. Yom Tov Tamir. In the previous episode, he reflected on his long career as an armor of...
7 Juli 202327min
Israeli Armor in the Yom Kippur War
In this episode, the first in a two-part series, John Spencer is joined by retired Maj. Gen. Yom Tov Tamir. He served a long career in the Israel Defense Forces as an armor officer holding positions f...
23 Juni 202344min
Synthetic Training Environments and the Future of Urban Warfare
In this episode, John Spencer is joined by Rob Taylor, company director of 4GD, a UK-based organization that specializes in developing unique close-combat training facilities—what the company calls "S...
9 Juni 202343min
Artillery in the Urban Battles of Ukraine
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using artillery in urban warfare? What are the tactics, techniques, and procedures that work best when using indirect fires during operations in cities? Ho...
26 Maj 202355min
Inside the World's Only Urban Warfare Planners Course
This month, the 40th Infantry Division, California Army National Guard, is convening a course for division and brigade staff officers and noncommissioned officers aimed at developing the skills needed...
12 Maj 202348min
What Do We Actually Need for Urban Warfare Training?
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 has had the opportunity to visit a wide rang...
28 Apr 202335min
The 2022 Battle of Kyiv: A Lecture
When Russian forces launched their invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, it quickly became apparent that one of their primary objectives was the capital of Kyiv. Over the next five weeks, they att...
13 Apr 202351min
What Does it Take to Rebuild a City Destroyed by War?
For more than a year now, the world has watched as Ukrainian cities have become unrecognizable, transformed by the destruction of the ongoing war triggered by Russia's invasion. Bucha, Mariupol, Khers...
31 Mars 202340min
