Author: John Spencer

The Future of Urban Warfare Training

John Spencer | 02.19.21 | Urban Warfare Project, Urban Warfare Project Podcast

In this episode of MWI’s Urban Warfare Project Podcast, John Spencer is joined by Rob Taylor. He...

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More than a Test: Building a Better Army Fitness Culture

John Spencer and Robby Boutwell | 02.17.21 | Commentary & Analysis

The new Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) is a major improvement over the old Army Physical Fitness...

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The Battle of Ramadi, 2006–2007

John Spencer | 02.05.21 | Urban Warfare Project, Urban Warfare Project Podcast

In this episode of MWI’s Urban Warfare Project Podcast, Dr. Louis DiMarco, a professor of military...

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Beneath the Streets

John Spencer | 01.22.21 | Urban Warfare Project, Urban Warfare Project Podcast

In this episode of MWI’s Urban Warfare Project Podcast, John Spencer is joined by Dr. Daphne...

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The Eight Rules of Urban Warfare and Why We Must Work to Change Them

John Spencer | 01.12.21 | Urban Warfare Project

From October 16, 2016 to January 4, 2017, US-backed Iraqi security forces conducted a full-scale...

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