Urbicide and the Russian-Ukrainian war
The ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine graphically reminds us that wars often destroy cities. This essay responds to the numerous articles that are applying the...
Tag : urban operations
Urban Warfare is Not Exceptional
The idea that urban operations are somehow exceptional, or more difficult than anything else, rests on an almost tautological foundation. Is urban terrain a uniquely...
Better Urban Training
Editor’s note: This article was written before Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine. The shocking images of urban combat that are emerging from this war...
Artificial Intelligence and the Urban Battle
Derided for his acting, Arnold Schwarzenegger, nevertheless, made two classic action movies in his career: Terminator and Predator. Terminator, released in 1984, begins memorably with...
Developing Basics for Future Urban Operations
The British Army has a long history of conducting urban operations (UO) and adapting to the unique challenges the urban environment poses. The Army has...