Author: John Spencer

Urban Warfare Project Case Study #13: Battle of Hadrut

Liam Collins and John Spencer | 04.25.25 | UWP Case Study Series

Liam Collins and John Spencer | 04.25.25 Authors’ note: Many of the details included in this case...

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Urban Warfare Project Podcast: Siege Warfare and Civilian Evacuations

John Spencer | 02.28.25 | Urban Warfare Project Podcast

By its very nature, urban warfare involves the presence of civilians. And when cities become...

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The Battle of Kyiv, Three Years On: An Urban Warfare Project Case Study

Liam Collins and John Spencer | 02.21.25 | Urban Warfare Project

Almost exactly three years ago, on February 24, 2022, Russian forces launched the invasion of...

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Urban Warfare Project Case Study #12: Battle of Kyiv

Liam Collins and John Spencer | | UWP Case Study Series

Liam Collins and John Spencer | 02.21.25 Authors’ note: Some details included in this case study...

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Urban Warfare Project Podcast: The Battle for Legitimacy in Urban Warfare

John Spencer | 01.24.25 | Urban Warfare Project Podcast

According to Joint Publication 3-0, legitimacy is one of the twelve principles of joint...

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