Why Militaries Must Destroy Cities to Save Them
“It became necessary to destroy the town to save it.” That’s how a US Army major during the...
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John Spencer | 11.08.18 | Commentary & Analysis, Urban Warfare Project
“It became necessary to destroy the town to save it.” That’s how a US Army major during the...
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