Author: John Spencer

An Urban Warfare Expert’s Christmas Wish List

John Spencer | 12.23.22 | Urban Warfare Project Podcast

Christmas is a time for gift giving. But what if the person you’re shopping for is an urban...

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A Firsthand Account of the Battle of Mariupol

John Spencer | 11.25.22 | Urban Warfare Project Podcast

When Russia invaded Ukraine in February, one of the Russian forces’ first targets was the...

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The Battle of Jenin

John Spencer | 11.11.22 | Urban Warfare Project Podcast

The Battle of Jenin took place in April 2002 and was a key battle in the Israel Defense...

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How Much Difference Can One Person Make?

John Spencer and John Amble | 11.04.22 | Commentary & Analysis

More than 1.3 million active duty service members. A million more in the reserve components. Eight...

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Lessons from the First Battle of Fallujah: An Urban Warfare Project Case Study

John Spencer and Jayson Geroux | 10.28.22 | Urban Warfare Project

On March 31, 2004, four American contractors from the private military company Blackwater bypassed...

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