Author: John Spencer

Leopards Into the Fray: How Will German Tanks Affect the Battlefield Balance in Ukraine?

John Amble and John Spencer | 01.27.23 | Commentary & Analysis

The announcement this week that Germany will send tanks to Ukraine has dominated headlines. The...

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The Italian Stalingrad

John Spencer | 01.21.23 | Urban Warfare Project Podcast

In this episode of the Urban Warfare Project Podcast, John Spencer is joined by Major Jayson...

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The Evolution of Hostage Rescue Tactics: Understanding the Significance of the Mother’s Bus Attack

John Spencer | 01.06.23 | Urban Warfare Project Podcast

On the morning of March 7, 1988, three members of the Palestine Liberation Organization hijacked a...

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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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