Podcast appearances and mentions of Urban warfare

  • 138PODCASTS
  • 184EPISODES
  • 54mAVG DURATION
  • 1MONTHLY NEW EPISODE
  • Apr 3, 2025LATEST
Urban warfare

POPULARITY

20172018201920202021202220232024


Best podcasts about Urban warfare

Latest podcast episodes about Urban warfare

Israel: State of a Nation
The Truth About Hamas' Tactics & Civilian Shields | John Spencer Pt. 2

Israel: State of a Nation

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 42:45


Send us a textIn Part 2 of our conversation with John Spencer, we dive into the brutal complexities of Israel's war against Hamas, the impossible choices Israel faces, and the international double standards being applied. Topics include:Legal Reality vs. Moral Expectations: Is Israel legally obligated to provide aid to Gaza while Hamas controls it?The Dilemma of Hostages: Can military pressure force Hamas to release them, or does negotiation only drive the price up?Hamas' Human Shield Strategy: How the terror group weaponizes civilians to manipulate international law.Lessons for the West: What democratic nations must learn from Israel's military innovations and experience in urban warfare.The Broader Conflict: The Iranian-backed Houthi threat and the broader implications of Israel's war for the free world.

Behind the Bima
John Spencer, Urban Warfare Expert

Behind the Bima

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 56:09


From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg, Rabbi Philip Moskowitz and Rabbi Josh Broide are joined by Colonel John Spencer, Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point.In this compelling conversation, John Spencer provides profound insights into the complexities of urban warfare, sharing his expertise and experiences from the battlefield. The discussion delves into the themes of moral clarity in warfare, the challenges faced by Israel in its ongoing conflicts, and the broader implications for Western military strategies.Plus: all about Rabbi Broide's move to Israel.All this and more, Behind the Bima.

Gunfighter Life.  Be Strong & Courageous
Urban Warfare - Big Picture Thoughts and Reflections

Gunfighter Life. Be Strong & Courageous

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 25:00


Christian ; Follower of GOD Servant of CHRIST        Decorated Combat VeteranCorporate; U.S. Marine Corps Urban Warfare Instrictor;       S.R.T. Commander Active Shooter Response Team Law Enforcement Los Angeles Police (L.A.P.D.) Police Officer / Fugitive RecoveryF.B.I. Instructor N.R.A Instructor Competition Shooter; Multi Time State Rifle Pistol Champion Hunting; Life Long Hunter Proffessional Hunter and Guide Private Security Contractor; Several Agencies,  Current. GOD Provides / JESUS SavesPatreon https://bit.ly/3jcLDuZBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gunfighter-life-survival-guns-tactical-hunting--4187306/support.

Israel: State of a Nation
Military Expert on Reality of Urban Warfare inside Gaza | John Spencer

Israel: State of a Nation

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 42:51


Send us a textDive into an in‑depth conversation with John Spencer as he delivers an inside look at Israel's government communication strategy and its evolving approach to urban warfare. In this episode of Israel: State of a Nation, John—chair of Urban Warfare Studies at West Point and a renowned military analyst—breaks down the shifting battlefield dynamics, the double standards of international law, and the challenging questions about hostages, ceasefires, and the future of Gaza.Key Topics Discussed: • How Hamas' tactics and the “moral trap” shape modern urban warfare • The political stakes and international pressures influencing Israel's strategy • The role of advanced IDF tactics—including tanks, drones, and infantry innovations—in fighting an enemy entrenched in tunnels • The hostage crisis, failed ceasefire negotiations, and the dilemma of international aid • Lessons from historical battles and how they inform today's conflictIf you're looking to understand the complex interplay between military strategy, international law, and government messaging during wartime, this episode is a must‑listen.0:00 - Introduction: The War Israel Must Win5:06 - Hamas's Strategy: Sacrificing Civilians for Victory14:05 - The Double Standard: Why Israel Can't Win By Playing By the Rules27:51 - Occupation or Anarchy: Israel's Impossible Choice34:38 - Israel's Approach to Fighting in Unimaginable TerrainCo-Creator and Host - Eylon LevyCo-Creator - Guy RossExecutive Producer - Asher Westropp-EvansDirector/Editor - Benny GoldmanStudio Manager - Lotem SegevGraphics - Thomas GirschLine Producer - Tal SegalIntern - Jesse SklarInside GenevaInside Geneva is a podcast about global politics, humanitarian issues, & international aidListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showStay up to date at:X: https://twitter.com/stateofapodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stateofapod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/state-of-a-nation

HaYovel | The Heartland Connection
How Are There Still Hostages in GAZA? | The Harsh Realities of Urban Warfare

HaYovel | The Heartland Connection

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 13:38


Support orphaned twins in Israel: https://cutt.ly/weZmolox Here's a question one of our viewers had: "How is it that Israel has not found all the hostages? We keep hearing that Hamas is crushed, defeated, impotent, etc. If this is actually true, then how can the hostages still be captured, guarded, and hidden? Please explain." Stay tuned as Joshua breaks it all down for us on today's show! Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/theisraelguys  Follow Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/theisraelguys  Follow Us On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theisraelguys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theisraelguys Heartland Tumbler: https://theisraelguys.store/products/heartland-tumbler “Israel” Leather Patch Hat: https://theisraelguys.store/products/israel-1948-cap Source Links: https://mwi.westpoint.edu/why-urban-warfare-is-the-hardest-type-of-warfare/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkZREiWcrpQHow Are There Still Hostages in GAZA? | The Harsh Realities of Urban Warfare

Hold These Truths with Dan Crenshaw
Lessons In Urban Warfare, From Syria to Taiwan | John Spencer

Hold These Truths with Dan Crenshaw

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 62:06


John Spencer is the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point. He joined Rep. Crenshaw to explore the historical evolution of urban combat and analyze modern strategies for conquering and defending cities. John discusses how urban warfare is playing out in Syria, Lebanon, Gaza, and Ukraine. And he envisions the most likely scenarios for a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, along with potential U.S.-Mexico counterinsurgency efforts against the cartels. •    The evolution of urban warfare •    Regime change and chaos in Syria •    Why willpower often trumps raw numbers •    Hezbollah's decimation and its implications •    Israeli airstrikes in post-Assad Syria •    “The way you take a city is psychologically.” •    Russia's miscalculation in Kiev and Ukraine's resistance •    How Gaza's conflict was unlike any other •    Why banning missiles could result in more civilian casualties •    Debunking the “Zero Dark Thirty” Fallacy •    “Is that Batman??” •    Why the pager operation wouldn't have worked in Gaza •    More common misconceptions: The Abacus, Vampire, and Peace Table Fallacies •    Taiwan's defenses and civilian preparation for invasion •    U.S.-Mexico counterinsurgency strategies to combat cartels John Spencer currently serves as the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point, Co-Director of the Urban Warfare Project, and host of the Urban Warfare Project podcast. He also serves as the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies with the Madison Policy Forum, a New York based think-tank. He is a founding member of the International Working Group on Subterranean Warfare. He is the author of three books: Understanding Urban Warfare, (Howgate Publishing, 2022), Connected Soldiers: Life, Leadership, and Social Connections in Modern War (Potomac Books, 2022; Winner of the 2023 Gold Medal Award, Best Military History Memoir, Military Writers Society of America), The Mini-Manual for the Urban Defender (John Spencer, 2022). Follow him on X at @SpencerGuard.

The Deep Dive Radio Show and Nick's Nerd News
Pokémon Go Could Help Urban Warfare

The Deep Dive Radio Show and Nick's Nerd News

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 10:31


Holy cow, this one is crazy... and kind of amazing... let's discuss what a VPS can do.

This Means War
SDR Threat Series: Weapons, Systems, and the promise of AI

This Means War

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 39:58


Professor Tony King (author of “Command”, “Urban Warfare”, and “The Combat Soldier”) talks through his understanding of how threats will develop over the coming years, not least of which will be another Trump presidency in the USA. Using Great Power Competition as a guide, Tony talks about warfare regimes that will accompany the proliferation of state sponsored proxies, about where national security challenges will emerge, and the inability of tradiotnal (declining?) powers to deal with them alone. New weapons, the importance of systems, and the complexity of decision-making all feature in an episode that culminates in a discussion on AI and War; the topic of Tony's recent research and his forthcoming book. His conclusions: we need to be more sceptical about what AI will deliver in terms of ‘savings'. This mini-series is sponsored by Raytheon UK.

Jocko Podcast
463: Urban Warfare Perspective on Ukraine and Israel. With John Spencer

Jocko Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 156:52


Hub Dialogues
Hub Dialogues: John Spencer on Israel's ongoing war against Hamas and urban warfare

Hub Dialogues

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 47:59


John Spencer, chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute, co-director of the Urban Warfare Project, and host of the Urban Warfare Project podcast, discusses Israel's ongoing war against Hamas, including the unique challenges presented by the extensive tunnel network in Gaza and its unprecedented and misunderstood efforts to minimize civilian harm.The Hub Dialogues features The Hub's editor-at-large, Sean Speer, in conversation with leading entrepreneurs, policymakers, scholars, and thinkers on the issues and challenges that will shape Canada's future at home and abroad.If you like what you are hearing on Hub Dialogues consider subscribing to The Hub's free weekly email newsletter featuring our insights and analysis on key public policy issues. Sign up here: https://thehub.ca/join/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Historically High
The Battle of Stalingrad

Historically High

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 108:45


A more apt title for this should be The Battle for Stalingrad, because that exactly what this was in every sense of the word. After the Nazi invasion of Russia during Operation Barbarossa failed to capture Moscow, Hitler needed a win and decided to pivot and capture Russia's oil fields in the south, fueling his war machine and starving the Russian Army. Stalingrad, named after ol' J Stalin himself just happened to be in the area. Now if you've listened to our episodes on Hitler you know that Dolph was not a fan of Stalin, and taking over the city with his name attached was too sweet of a treat to pass up. What the Nazi did not anticipate was the next 6 1/2 months. Stalingrad was the origination of Urban Warfare. The Nazi bombings had reduced the city to rubble, rubble where snipers, guerrilla fighters, and the Red Army were lying in wait to make them pay for every inch of ground. Join us as we discuss the deadliest battle this planet has ever seen.

I AM RAPAPORT: STEREO PODCAST
EP 1,152 - John Spencer (Chair of Urban Warfare Studies of Modern War Institute at West Point) on Being In Khan Yunis, 400 Miles of Tunnels In Gaza, Where Is Sinwar?

I AM RAPAPORT: STEREO PODCAST

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 68:06 Transcription Available


This is The Zone of Disruption! This is the I AM RAPAPORT: STEREO PODCAST! His name is Michael Rapaport aka The Gringo Mandingo aka  The Charles Oakley of The Jews, The Monster of Mucous aka Captain Colitis aka The Disruptive Warrior aka Mr. NY aka The Inflamed Ashkenazi aka The Smiling Sultan of Sniff aka The Flat Footed Phenom aka Mitzvah Mike is here from New York to discuss: Being in Khan Yunis, 400 Miles of Tunnels & the information IDF had, finding & recovering hostage bodies from Gaza, casualty numbers being reported, misinformation & differences in Urban Warfare, where is Sinwar?, Hamas using human shields, what does winning the war look like for both sides?, Iran, why must Israel exist? & a whole lotta mo'. This episode is not to be missed! Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Send questions & concerns to: iamrapaportpodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to Rapaport's Reality Feeds:  iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/867-rapaports-reality-with-keb-171162927/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rapaports-reality-with-kebe-michael-rapaport/id1744160673 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3a9ArixCtWRhfpfo1Tz7MR Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/rapaports-reality-with-kebe-michael-rapaport/PC:1001087456 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a776919e-ad8c-4b4b-90c6-f28e41fe1d40/rapaports-reality-with-kebe-michael-rapaport Stand Up Comedy Tickets on sale at: MichaelRapaportComedy.com If you are interested in NCAA, MLB, NBA, NFL & UFC Picks/Parlays Follow @TheCaptainPicks on Instagram & subscribe to packages at www.CaptainPicks.com www.dbpodcasts.com   Produced by DBPodcasts.com Follow @dbpodcasts, @iamrapaport, @michaelrapaport on TikTok, Twitter & Instagram Music by Jansport J (Follow @JansportJ) www.JansportJMusic.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Batchelor Show
PREVIEW: URBAN WARFARE: GAZA Conversation with West Point instructor John Spencer regarding urban warfare today compared to urban warfare in Italy, 1943-1944 -- and how the public is misinformed by a parochial and often partisan media. More tonight.

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 3:02


PREVIEW: URBAN WARFARE: GAZA Conversation with West Point instructor John Spencer regarding urban warfare today compared to urban warfare in Italy, 1943-1944 -- and how the public is misinformed by a parochial and often partisan media. More tonight. 1945 British Army France

ICRC Humanitarian Law and Policy Blog
Beyond the rubble: eight overlooked ways that urban warfare is affecting children

ICRC Humanitarian Law and Policy Blog

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 20:09


In cities from Gaza to those in Sudan and Ukraine, childhoods are irrevocably changed by urban warfare. Yet despite the number of children affected and the increasingly urbanized nature of conflict, the detail of the child-specific nature of the harm caused remains poorly understood by practitioners and decision-makers. To address this gap, in 2023 the ICRC published a new report – Childhood in Rubble: The Humanitarian Consequences of Urban Warfare for Children – drawing from existing literature, 52 interviews with experts, and the organization's firsthand experience. In this post, three of the report's contributors set out eight overlooked ways that children are affected by urban warfare and outline a set of legal, policy and operational recommendations that states, non-state armed groups and humanitarians could implement to elevate the protection of children from media rallying cry to political priority.

Radical Lifestyle
John Spencer // Urban Warfare

Radical Lifestyle

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2024 51:56


John is considered one of the world's leading experts in Urban and Subterranean Warfare. Drawing from personal experiences as a 25-year US Army veteran, he served as part of strategic research groups from the Pentagon to the United States Military Academy. His is a unique voice, helping to break down conflicts like the Israel/Hamas War. In this episode, he helps us understand the complexities that urban warfare presents.- https://www.johnspenceronline.com- Urban Warfare Project PodcastYouTube Version: www.youtube.com/RadicalLifestyleChaim Malespin, Terror Tunnels - https://youtu.be/0dAAqqKMACE?si=nYjnf4FJzA_ViyJc- Radical Lifestyle Instagram Click Here- X: Click Here- TikTok: Click Here- Telegram channel and discussion: Click HereYou can also follow Andrew and Daphne on their social media platforms:Andrew Kirk: Facebook | InstagramDaphne Kirk: Facebook | InstagramTo support the channel: Click Here- UK only Donations here: Click Here

Building the Elite Podcast
John Spencer: The Challenges of Urban Warfare - Ep. 85

Building the Elite Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 68:23


Send us a Text Message.John Spencer is one of the world's leading experts on urban warfare. He currently serves as the chair of urban warfare studies at the Modern War Institute, codirects the Urban Warfare Project, and hosts the Urban Warfare Project Podcast at West Point.In addition to personal experiences from 25 years as an infantry soldier and officer in the US Army, including urban battles in Iraq in 2003 and the Battle of Sadr City in 2008, he has spent over a decade researching, publishing, and lecturing on all facets of urban warfare.  In the last five years, he has conducted research in India, Israel, Nagorno-Karabakh, and Ukraine. He has served as an advisor to the top four-star general and other senior leaders in the U.S. Army as part of strategic research groups from the Pentagon to the United States Military Academy. He has also trained multiple militaries in urban operations. His research focuses on all military operations in dense urban areas, megacities, and urban and subterranean warfare.In February 2022, Spencer wrote a guide, The Mini-Manual for the Urban Defender, for Ukrainian citizens on how to defend their cities. The manual was translated into Ukrainian and spread widely across Ukraine. It is now available in sixteen separate languages, with many other translations in the works.In this episode, we'll talk with John about the difficulties of urban warfare, his time in Ukraine, his recent trip into Gaza, and much more. More about John:Website: JohnSpencerOnline.comX: https://x.com/SpencerGuardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/spencerguardTimestamps:00:00:21 Intro to John Spencer00:01:53 What is The Modern Warfare Institute?00:03:56 Leading Academics Pushing Propaganda for Terrorist Organizations 00:05:29 Why is Urban Warfare so Hard?00:09:21 The Battle of Stalingrad 00:10:50 Urban Legends/Myths about Modern Warfare00:12:55 What's Changed in Subterranean Warfare?00:16:41 What is so Challenging About Subterranean Warfare?00:21:25 Will People's Perception of Russia Change?00:25:40 General Sun-Tzu00:26:10 Defeat Your Enemy Without Fighting00:29:08 What Happens if Russia Wins the Propaganda War?00:32:01 Gaza and Hamas00:34:33 How Many Civilians are Killed in the Crossfire?00:42:53 What if We Just Let Hamas Go?00:48:04 Proxy Groups of Iran00:50:12 Extreme Misogyny in Iran 00:53:15 The Spread of an Ideology00:56:03 Eradicating Extremist Ideologies Efficiently01:02:00 “Pay for Slay” Program01:03:04 Independence of Gaza in 200501:04:00 Responsibilities of Israel for the Conditions in Gaza01:05:11 Hamas Leadership Using Economic Oppression 01:07:55 Outro

The Doron Keidar Podcast
John Spencer | Urban Warfare Expert | The Doron Keidar Podcast #11

The Doron Keidar Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 86:47


John W. Spencer is a retired United States Army officer, researcher of urban warfare, and author. He currently serves as the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point. John also hosts the Urban Warfare Project Podcast, at West Point. His research, spanning over a decade, focuses on military operations in dense urban areas, megacities, urban and subterranean warfare and includes cutting-edge field research into ongoing or recently concluded wars and battles from Nagorno-Karabakh, Ukraine, Israel, to Gaza. Connect with John Spencer https://www.johnspenceronline.com/ https://x.com/SpencerGuard https://www.instagram.com/spencerguard/ https://www.johnspenceronline.com/podcasts John Spencer interview with Jordan Peterson: https://youtu.be/a4nbPsPia_g?si=SKz6lISnUtHql-Ek *** Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cryforzion #podcast #breakingnews #israel #specialforces #usforeignaid #usa #doronkeidar #thedoronkeidarpodcast #Israel #HamasISIS #israelatwar #BringThemHomeNOW #JohnSpencer #WestPoint #urbanwarfare

Pixel Hunt Podcast
3-4 - Delta Force:Urban Warfare

Pixel Hunt Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 97:41


Ey up! For the fourth game of our PlayStation era we play Delta Force: Urban Warfare.   Did we need to be Forced to play it? Get in touch with us via the following pester paths; Discord Instagram X - Formally known as Twitter Twitch Website Round Table Chat About Games and That What Mark Did Mad Cool Festival What Sull Did The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks NERG Black PS2 What Dan Did NERG Leeds Heritage Pub & Brewery Tour Cultural Interlude August 9th 2002 UK Singles Charts No 10  - Nelly - Hot In Herre No 6 - Shakira - Underneath Your Clothes No 1 - Darius - Colourblind Fillums No 9 - After discovering his mask fetish, pubescent boy flings bodily gloop at emotional troubled best friend- perverted fun. No 6 - Tom cruise (again) eats wrong sandwich & kidnaps precognitive savant in #PhilipKDick's itchy eye ball high concept SciFi. No 1 - The second of the films where Will Smith learns the secrets of the universe, punches aliens (again) and pushes the red button in… And what we've all been waiting for!!!!! - Games Gran Turismo Concept - PS2 GTA3  - PC   What could we have been playing? Dance Dance Revolution Densha De Go! Darkstalkers Discworld Donpachi Destruction Derby Devil Dice Dino Crisis Die Hard Trilogy Driver Dynasty Warriors Deadlock's Super Groovy Episode Archive -  bit.ly/PHEpisodeGuide What did YOU think of Delta Force: Urban Warfare? How many AWOOGAS would you give it? How was August 02 for you?! Get in touch and let us know.  We love to hear from you lovely people and that.

School of War
Ep 130: John Spencer on Israel's Unprecedented War (or, Urban Warfare 101)

School of War

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 58:58


John Spencer, chair of urban warfare studies at the Modern War Institute and host of the Urban Warfare Project, joins the show to talk about urban combat and how Israel is fighting an unprecedented war against Hamas with justice and humanity. ▪️ Times      •      01:50 Introduction      •      02:08 Fighting and teaching     •      09:31 Changes in urban warfare     •      17:14 Terrain still matters     •      21:54 Israel's unprecedented war       •      26:11 Learning on the ground      •      33:24 Genocide         •      43:57 The battle of Manila     •      49:41 Suffering is the strategic aim      •      51:04 Tunnels         •      55:51 Outthinking the enemy Follow along  on Instagram Find a transcript of today's episode on our School of War Substack

Ask a Jew
Urban Warfare Urban Legends with John Spencer

Ask a Jew

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 73:18


Why war isn't as simple as two armies fighting, the obsession with "2,000 pound bombs", Hamas's non-battlefield strategy (which the media helps it achieve) and so much more with John Spencer.No one understands the intricacies of modern warfare like John Spencer. As a retired US Army Major and chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point, not only has he studied war for years, he also put his boots on the ground as a soldier and researcher (including several visits to Gaza over the last year). So of course, we asked him the important questions - are we all going to die? Is he single? And why is he so obsessed with concrete?The After Action Review:How did he learn about Israel?Global world orderRemember when Iran attacked Israel?? What was up with that.There are worse things than warA Just War? Yes (here's what the author of the Just War theory, Michael Walzer, had to say last year)Drones! Here is Yael's thread about battlefield innovation)Wait what is going on in Ukraine again?Dead chinese military generals that don't existAppeasement never worksSpeaking up for Ukraine vs speaking up for IsraelThe dangerously dumbJohn is a normal person — what do normal people think?The myth of the 2,000 pound bombWar has never been two militaries just trying to defeat each other - there are politicians and populations involved.Hamas's goal is not to win on the battlefieldHow the US lost a battle of Fallujah because of media pressureOh guess what Hamas is stealing (and bombing) humanitarian aid.Start digging!Sorry ladies, his heart belongs to concrete…Everyone should have a friend in the militaryFollow John on X/TwitterIsrael Has Created a New Standard for Urban Warfare. Why Will No One Admit It? - Newsweek, March 2024. Joing the AAJ conversation on Susbtack! askajew.substack.comEmail us your questions askajewpod@gmail.com ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Want to help us grow? Rate and review us 5 stars on Apple podcasts and Spotify ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Aaron and Rohit's Hopeless Show
Episode 138 : John Spencer, expert on Urban Warfare, joins for a one of a kind Hopeless Show

Aaron and Rohit's Hopeless Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 73:59


In this episode, Aaron sits down with John Spencer for an in depth conversation on the war in the Middle East, what it's like to be in the tunnels (he's been in them) and the war in Ukraine and what it's like to be on the ground there. They also dive into John's life as a father of three, his military heroism and what it's like to be one of one as the leading expert on Urban warfare. There is hope when the truth is told. 

The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
454. Urban Warfare, Civilian Casualty, & Human Shields | John Spencer

The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 91:09


Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with urban warfare expert and scholar John Spencer. They discuss the ongoing war in Israel, the ideology of Hamas, their capture of western universities, the complexity of the tunnel system beneath Gaza, the underlying roots of anti-Semitism, and the reality of war in the mess of politics. John Spencer is an award-winning scholar, professor, author, combat veteran, national security and military analyst, and internationally recognized expert and advisor on urban warfare, military strategy, tactics, and other related topics. Considered one of the world's leading experts on urban warfare, he served as an advisor to the top four-star general and other senior leaders in the U.S. Army as part of strategic research groups from the Pentagon to the United States Military Academy. This episode was recorded on June 4th, 2024 Dr. Peterson's extensive catalog is available now on DailyWire+: https://bit.ly/3KrWbS8 ALL LINKS: https://linktr.ee/drjordanbpeterson  - Links - For John Spencer:On X https://twitter.com/SpencerGuard?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Website https://www.johnspenceronline.com/ Understanding Urban Warfare (Book) https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Urban-Warfare-Liam-Collins/dp/1912440350 The Mini-Manual for the Urban Defender (Online guidebook) https://www.johnspenceronline.com/mini-manual-urbandefender Urban Warfare Project (Podcast) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/urban-warfare-project/id1490714950 

Politicology
Urban Warfare

Politicology

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 120:56


** Get your ticket to our special LIVE pop-up recording with Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid in Sacramento, CA on May 29th: politicology.com/events ** In the wake of the emotional and highly charged conversations surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict, information pollution has only added to the confusion.  This week, we bring in an urban warfare expert to offer a sober and clear-eyed discussion on Israel's war against Hamas, the objectives and challenges involved, and the true meaning behind some of the most contentious terms being used. Segments to look forward to: (02:06) John's background in urban warfare (06:20) The violence of October 7th (20:37) How Hamas's human shield strategy exploits our different expectations for them and Israel  (30:36) The context of bomb usage in the Israel-Hamas war (34:06) Misconceptions about urban warfare (41:30) Precision guided munitions  (42:20) Examining the war crimes accusations  (52:20) The manipulation of casualty numbers (1:04:10) Understanding what genocide means  (1:18:40) The IDF's standards of conduct in war  (1:29:15) The importance of following a moral and ethical code during war (1:34:18) Israel's efforts to protect civilians  (1:38:40) What success looks like for Israel  Follow Ron and John on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/SpencerGuard Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jordan Syatt Mini-Podcast
Myths and Facts of The Israel Gaza War: Urban Warfare Expert, John Spencer, Demystifies The Israel Gaza War

The Jordan Syatt Mini-Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 137:11


Urban warfare expert, John Spencer (@SpencerGuard on X), demystifies the Israel Gaza War. He's been on the ground both in Israel and in Gaza since the war began (and many times before), and has seen first-hand what both sides are doing and how they're trying to accomplish their goals. In this conversation, John breaks down the myths and facts of the Israel Gaza war so you know the truth about what's going on. John discusses: - Israel's use of 2,000 pound bombs - Hamas's use of human shields - The total loss of life on both sides and Israel's response (is it proportionate?) - The extent of Hamas's tunnel system (you won't believe this) - Israel's state-of-the-art facial recognition system to identify enemy combatants - And much, much more. I hope you enjoy this episode, And if you do, please leave a 5-star review because I know many will get angry at me for posting this and give me 1-star reviews lol. -J

The Comedy Cellar: Live from the Table
Almost Everything We're Told About Gaza is Wrong - Urban Warfare Expert John Spencer

The Comedy Cellar: Live from the Table

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 88:12


John Spencer joins "Live From The Table" for an in-depth interview to discuss the moral, legal, and strategic implications of Israel's actions in the Gaza War. Also discussed: hostages, day-after plans, and other matters.

The Comedy Cellar: Live from the Table
Almost Everything We're Told About Gaza is Wrong - Urban Warfare Expert John Spencer

The Comedy Cellar: Live from the Table

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 88:12


John Spencer joins "Live From The Table" for an in-depth interview to discuss the moral, legal, and strategic implications of Israel's actions in the Gaza War. Also discussed: hostages, day-after plans, and other matters.

Israel: State of a Nation
Fighting Under a Microscope | IDF's Tactical Precision Saves Lives and Redefines Urban Warfare with Yaakov Katz

Israel: State of a Nation

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 69:16


Yakov Katz, a veteran military correspondent and author, delves into the complexities and strategic innovations of the IDF's urban warfare tactics in Gaza. The discussion highlights how Western militaries are keenly observing and learning from Israel's response to new forms of warfare, where the battlefield extends below the surface and involves combatants disguised as civilians. Katz explains the moral and technological challenges faced by the IDF, emphasizing their efforts to adhere to international law under unprecedented conditions. This episode offers a profound exploration of the ethical dilemmas and advancements in military strategy that will shape future doctrines in urban warfare. Join us for a critical look into the evolving landscape of military conflict and the harsh realities of fighting terrorism embedded within civilian populations.Stay up to date at:https://www.stateofanationpodcast.com/X: https://twitter.com/stateofapodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stateofapod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/state-of-a-nation

Making Sense with Sam Harris
#366 — Urban Warfare 2.0

Making Sense with Sam Harris

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 99:27


Sam Harris speaks with John Spencer about the reality of urban warfare and Israel's conduct in the war in Gaza. They discuss the nature of the Hamas attacks on October 7th, what was most surprising about the Hamas videos, the difficulty in distinguishing Hamas from the rest of the population, combatants as a reflection of a society's values, how many people have been killed in Gaza, the proportion of combatants and noncombatants, the double standards to which the IDF is held, the worst criticism that can be made of Israel and the IDF, intentions vs results, what is unique about the war in Gaza, Hamas's use of human shields, what it would mean to defeat Hamas, what the IDF has accomplished so far, the destruction of the Gaza tunnel system, the details of underground warfare, the rescue of hostages, how noncombatants become combatants, how difficult it is to interpret videos of combat, what victory would look like, the likely aftermath of the war, war with Hezbollah, Iran's attack on Israel, what to do about Iran, and other topics. If the Making Sense podcast logo in your player is BLACK, you can SUBSCRIBE to gain access to all full-length episodes at samharris.org/subscribe.   Learning how to train your mind is the single greatest investment you can make in life. That's why Sam Harris created the Waking Up app. From rational mindfulness practice to lessons on some of life's most important topics, join Sam as he demystifies the practice of meditation and explores the theory behind it.  

Making Sense with Sam Harris - Subscriber Content

Share this episode: https://www.samharris.org/podcasts/making-sense-episodes/366-urban-warfare-2-0 Sam Harris speaks with John Spencer about the reality of urban warfare and Israel's conduct in the war in Gaza. They discuss the nature of the Hamas attacks on October 7th, what was most surprising about the Hamas videos, the difficulty in distinguishing Hamas from the rest of the population, combatants as a reflection of a society's values, how many people have been killed in Gaza, the proportion of combatants and noncombatants, the double standards to which the IDF is held, the worst criticism that can be made of Israel and the IDF, intentions vs results, what is unique about the war in Gaza, Hamas's use of human shields, what it would mean to defeat Hamas, what the IDF has accomplished so far, the destruction of the Gaza tunnel system, the details of underground warfare, the rescue of hostages, how noncombatants become combatants, how difficult it is to interpret videos of combat, what victory would look like, the likely aftermath of the war, war with Hezbollah, Iran's attack on Israel, what to do about Iran, and other topics. John Spencer is an award-winning scholar, professor, author, and combat veteran. He currently serves as the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point, Co-Director of the Urban Warfare Project, and host of the Urban Warfare Project podcast. He is also a founding member of the International Working Group on Subterranean Warfare. John served 25 years in the U.S. Army, having held ranks from Private to Sergeant First Class and Second Lieutenant to Major. He was an active duty Army officer during two combat tours in Iraq. His research focuses on military operations in dense urban areas, megacities, and urban and subterranean warfare. Spencer holds a Master of Policy Management from Georgetown University, and his writings have appeared in the Time magazine, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and many other publications. He is considered one of the world’s leading experts on urban warfare and has served as an advisor to everyone from top four-star generals to world leaders. He is the coauthor of Understanding Urban Warfare. Website: www.johnspenceronline.com Twitter: @SpencerGuard Learning how to train your mind is the single greatest investment you can make in life. That’s why Sam Harris created the Waking Up app. From rational mindfulness practice to lessons on some of life’s most important topics, join Sam as he demystifies the practice of meditation and explores the theory behind it.

The Dispatch Podcast
Gaza Changed Urban Warfare | Interview: John Spencer

The Dispatch Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 50:13


Jamie is joined by John Spencer, an author, former colonel in the California State Guard, and urban warfare expert with 25 years of experience in the Army, to examine Israel's tactics in Gaza and weigh in on allegations the IDF is committing genocide and/or war crimes. The Agenda: —Joe Rogan accuses Israel of genocide —John's experience in Gaza —War is not quantitative —How to determine proportionality —"High threshold of civilian death" —We are at war with ignorance —H.R. McMaster's “zero-dark-thirty fallacy” —Reception of his expertise in Ukraine vs. Gaza Show Notes: —John: Israel Has Created a New Standard for Urban Warfare. Why Will No One Admit It? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Common Denominator
The Common Denominator: Episode #8 Urban Warfare: A Soldier's Testimony from Gaza

The Common Denominator

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 48:24


There is no country nor army more vilified than is Israel's. Our experience has been one of inversion, where that which happens to Israel's people collectively is robbed from them in broad daylight and claimed by her enemies as their own. But there are facts. There is evidence and documentation, policy and witness, and they stand in stark contrast to the propaganda manufactured. Here is one solider's account.“Urban warfare, however, both in general and in the layout of battle inside Gaza specifically, present difficulties and multi-layered dangers that are entirely new, not only to those listening, but for the IDF who meets inside Gaza challenges which no army has faced before, ever.” Get full access to Ilana Rachel Daniel at ilanaracheldaniel120.substack.com/subscribe

The Operational Arch
Urban Warfare, w/ John Spencer (E23)

The Operational Arch

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 40:07


In this episode the team discusses urban warfare with Professor John Spencer, the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern Warfare Center. If you liked Professor Spencer's points and want to learn more about Urban Warfare check out his podcast or book below, along with some other books he suggests. John Spencer's Podcast: Urban Warfare Project Podcast https://mwi.westpoint.edu/category/podcasts/urban-warfare-project-podcasts/ Book Recommendations: Understanding Urban Warfare: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63133593-understanding-urban-warfare Block by Block: The Challenges of Urban Operations https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14611374-block-by-block Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/83814899-conflict

BACK STORY with DANA LEWIS
Frontline Perspectives From Israeli Soldiers - Exploring the Complexities of Israeli Urban Warfare and the Path to Peace

BACK STORY with DANA LEWIS

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 55:17 Transcription Available


On Back Story this week, the realities of urban and tunnel warfare through the eyes of Israeli soldiers battling Hamas in Gaza. Backstory takes you to the frontline with me, Dana Lewis, as we navigate the harrowing complexities of a conflict that blurs the lines between military strategy and civilian safety. Our guests, including IDF reservists Kerin Sokolov and Matan Yaffe, alongside David Sherez from TIKUN 2024, share the moral quandaries faced by those in uniform and the resilience that holds Israeli society together even as it grapples with international scrutiny and a profound civilian toll. And what's next for Israel and it's Palestinian neighbours?  Israeli's can't agree on a path forward,. and that includes proposals for a 2 state solution.Support the show

The Prevailing Narrative with Matt Bilinsky
Urban Warfare Expert John Spencer - IDF's Gaza Success ("Beyond what I thought possible")

The Prevailing Narrative with Matt Bilinsky

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 49:25


John Spencer is the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at West Point. If he is not the world's leading authority on Urban Warfare....he is on the short list. John has been writing extensively about the Israeli Defense Force's operation in Gaza in response to Oct. 7th as it is a never-before-seen urban combat mission against an entrenched enemy with 400 miles of tunnels, ensconced within the civilian infrastructure of roughly 8 cities. John explains to us why the IDF's accomplishments over the last 10 weeks out-strip anything he ever envisioned possible in urban warfare. We also get into international law, the morals/ethics of combat, hostage rescue, and John's experiences as an urban combat veteran in Iraq. Truly an incredible discussion that I think you'll learn a lot from. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Survival Podcast
Guns for the Modern Survivalist – Epi-3421

The Survival Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 101:59 Very Popular


Join me today as we are joined by Michael Milito to discuss guns for the modern survivalist.  Michael is a veteran of both the US Army and US Marine Corps, a former Urban Warfare instructor, LAPD officer and is currently … Continue reading →

Hidden History Happy Hour with Alex & Bryan
Col. John Spencer – on Ukraine, Urban Warfare and James Bond

Hidden History Happy Hour with Alex & Bryan

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 36:43


Bryan releases the bees on world renowned urban warfare expert Col. John Spencer (ret.). John tells a brand new and (almost) unbelievable story of the Battle of Mariupol, Ukraine and ...

Angry Americans with Paul Rieckhoff
255. John Spencer. The Urban Warfare Expert on Combat in Ukraine and Gaza. Ukraine's Will to Fight. Red Dawn 2023 Style. Is Hamas a Paper Tiger? Gaza's Terrible Complexity. The High Cost of Not Supporting Ukraine. The Threat of Holiday Attacks in Americ

Angry Americans with Paul Rieckhoff

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 65:44


Throughout the last couple of years, we've stayed on top of all the domestic and international security threats facing us all from Putin to Hamas to domestic extremists. And our guest in this episode is going to take us through all of it with a very unique, powerful and authentic perspective. He's an expert on urban combat, which is going to dominate the combat landscape for the next generation and maybe more. It's what we've seen in Iraq. It's what we've seen in Syria. It's what we've seen in Ukraine. It's what we're seeing in Gaza.  He's been there and done that. He started out in the Army as a Private and went all the way up through the ranks from Ranger instructor to Platoon Leader in Iraq and multiple tours to teaching at West Point. He's chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute. He's the author of Understanding Urban Warfare. He's a host of his own podcast, becoming much more regular in the media and is extremely prolific on social media, including a breakout moment when the invasion of Ukraine began. He's also a humble, thoughtful, experienced father of three kids who came back from Ukraine just two weeks ago. He's a leader meeting the moment who will help us understand what's happening now and what could happen next. From the battlefields of Ukraine to the streets of Gaza to the tree lighting ceremony here in New York City at Rockefeller Center. The threats are everywhere. We're going to break it down with authenticity, without the spin and with real facts and experience. It's the kind of conversation you can't have on cable news, but you can have on a podcast. Here it is, Paul Rieckhoff's (@PaulRieckhoff) high impact conversation with one of the world's leading authorities on urban warfare, Major John Spencer. Every episode of Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff breaks down the most important news stories–and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's content for the 49% of Americans that proudly call themselves independent. Always with a unique focus on national security, foreign affairs and military and veterans issues. Independent content for independent Americans. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. The podcast that helps you stay ahead of the curve–and stay vigilant.  -Watch Paul and John's conversion on YouTube. - Check out https://www.johnspenceronline.com/ for more on John and his work. -Join the movement. Sign up to get our regular breakdowns of the independent news you need to know.  -Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us. And get a cool, new IA hoodie sweatshirt just in time for the start of the cold season.  -Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media. America's next great independent media company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books Network
Anthony Tucker-Jones, "Battle of the Cities: Urban Warfare on the Eastern Front" (Pen & Sword Military, 2023)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 82:15


The common image of World War II (1939-1945) is that of swift armored maneuver advances supported by combined arms, especially overwhelming air support. What often is neglected is that the difficult and often brutal task of urban combat was a common feature of the conflict as well. Although a few famous examples such as Stalingrad, Leningrad, and later Berlin receive considerable attention, this is too often a neglected aspect of historical examination of the Eastern Front. In response to this, Anthony Tucker-Jones outlines several other important incidents of urban combat in his book Battle of the Cities: Urban Warfare on the Eastern Front (Pen and Sword Military, 2023). Anthony Tucker-Jones spent nearly twenty years in the British Intelligence community before establishing himself as a defense writer and military historian. He has written extensively on aspects of warfare in the Second World War and has written over thirty books.  Stephen Satkiewicz is an independent scholar whose research areas are related to Civilizational Analysis, Social Complexity, Big History, Historical Sociology, military history, War studies, International Relations, Geopolitics, as well as Russian and East European history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

New Books in History
Anthony Tucker-Jones, "Battle of the Cities: Urban Warfare on the Eastern Front" (Pen & Sword Military, 2023)

New Books in History

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 82:15


The common image of World War II (1939-1945) is that of swift armored maneuver advances supported by combined arms, especially overwhelming air support. What often is neglected is that the difficult and often brutal task of urban combat was a common feature of the conflict as well. Although a few famous examples such as Stalingrad, Leningrad, and later Berlin receive considerable attention, this is too often a neglected aspect of historical examination of the Eastern Front. In response to this, Anthony Tucker-Jones outlines several other important incidents of urban combat in his book Battle of the Cities: Urban Warfare on the Eastern Front (Pen and Sword Military, 2023). Anthony Tucker-Jones spent nearly twenty years in the British Intelligence community before establishing himself as a defense writer and military historian. He has written extensively on aspects of warfare in the Second World War and has written over thirty books.  Stephen Satkiewicz is an independent scholar whose research areas are related to Civilizational Analysis, Social Complexity, Big History, Historical Sociology, military history, War studies, International Relations, Geopolitics, as well as Russian and East European history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

New Books in Military History
Anthony Tucker-Jones, "Battle of the Cities: Urban Warfare on the Eastern Front" (Pen & Sword Military, 2023)

New Books in Military History

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 82:15


The common image of World War II (1939-1945) is that of swift armored maneuver advances supported by combined arms, especially overwhelming air support. What often is neglected is that the difficult and often brutal task of urban combat was a common feature of the conflict as well. Although a few famous examples such as Stalingrad, Leningrad, and later Berlin receive considerable attention, this is too often a neglected aspect of historical examination of the Eastern Front. In response to this, Anthony Tucker-Jones outlines several other important incidents of urban combat in his book Battle of the Cities: Urban Warfare on the Eastern Front (Pen and Sword Military, 2023). Anthony Tucker-Jones spent nearly twenty years in the British Intelligence community before establishing himself as a defense writer and military historian. He has written extensively on aspects of warfare in the Second World War and has written over thirty books.  Stephen Satkiewicz is an independent scholar whose research areas are related to Civilizational Analysis, Social Complexity, Big History, Historical Sociology, military history, War studies, International Relations, Geopolitics, as well as Russian and East European history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history

New Books in German Studies
Anthony Tucker-Jones, "Battle of the Cities: Urban Warfare on the Eastern Front" (Pen & Sword Military, 2023)

New Books in German Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 82:15


The common image of World War II (1939-1945) is that of swift armored maneuver advances supported by combined arms, especially overwhelming air support. What often is neglected is that the difficult and often brutal task of urban combat was a common feature of the conflict as well. Although a few famous examples such as Stalingrad, Leningrad, and later Berlin receive considerable attention, this is too often a neglected aspect of historical examination of the Eastern Front. In response to this, Anthony Tucker-Jones outlines several other important incidents of urban combat in his book Battle of the Cities: Urban Warfare on the Eastern Front (Pen and Sword Military, 2023). Anthony Tucker-Jones spent nearly twenty years in the British Intelligence community before establishing himself as a defense writer and military historian. He has written extensively on aspects of warfare in the Second World War and has written over thirty books.  Stephen Satkiewicz is an independent scholar whose research areas are related to Civilizational Analysis, Social Complexity, Big History, Historical Sociology, military history, War studies, International Relations, Geopolitics, as well as Russian and East European history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/german-studies

Monocle 24: The Globalist
Time for action to prevent urban warfare?

Monocle 24: The Globalist

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 62:41


‘Haaretz' journalist Allison Kaplan Sommer joins us from Tel Aviv to discuss the latest updates from the Middle East and we discuss urban warfare in Gaza with expert Antônio Sampaio. We get a roundup of the day's headlines with Vincent McAviney, discuss a meeting of Indian and US ministers in New Delhi, and assess the outcomes of last night's presidential debate in Argentina.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Battle Lines: Israel-Gaza
Urban warfare, the Merkava tank and taking the battle underground

Battle Lines: Israel-Gaza

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 18:57


In this bonus episode of Battle Lines we hear from Telegraph Contributor Hamish de Bretton-Gordon.As a former soldier, we wanted to hear his views on the kind of conflict Hamas and The IDF are fighting in Gaza, what the challenges are, and the similarities and differences between this war and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Hamish de Bretton Gordon, former British Army Colonel. @HamishDBG on Twitter.For 3 months access to The Telegraph for just £1: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |Email: battlelines@telegraph.co.uk |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What Happens Next in 6 Minutes
Urban Battle of Gaza City

What Happens Next in 6 Minutes

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2023 39:35


Anthony King is a Professor of War Studies at the University of Exeter in the UK. Tony has written a recent book entitled Urban Warfare in the 21st Century, and he spoke previously on this podcast 18 months about the war in Ukraine.   Get full access to What Happens Next in 6 Minutes with Larry Bernstein at www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com/subscribe

Jewish History with Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz
The Dilemma of Civilian Casualties in Urban Warfare

Jewish History with Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 26:33


How does one lure a snake off the honey jar? Gittin 56b

The John Batchelor Show
#Israel: How did Hamas adapt drones? What has the IDF ldiscovered about drones and urban warfare? Patrick Tucker, Defense One

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 10:30


#Israel: How did Hamas adapt drones? What has the IDF ldiscovered about drones and urban warfare? Patrick Tucker, Defense One https://www.defenseone.com/technology/2023/10/next-drone-war-coming-gaza/391277/1873 Jerusalem

The John Batchelor Show
#Preview: Fom a much longer conversation with Patrick Tucker, Defense One, re the IDF plans for drones in urban warfare.

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 4:04


#Preview: Fom a much longer conversation with Patrick Tucker, Defense One, re the IDF plans for drones in urban warfare. 1953 Tehran

The Munk Debates Podcast
Munk Dialogue with Robert D. Kaplan: the challenge of urban warfare in Gaza

The Munk Debates Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 46:52


Israel is facing a wartime challenge unlike anything we have witnessed in modern history. The IDF is planning to invade Gaza in order to - in the words of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu - “crush and destroy” Hamas after their devastating terrorist attack on Israel last week. This type of dense urban warfare, where the targets are insurgents hiding behind civilians and residential buildings, has rarely been successful for the invading armies. One need no look further than the Battle of Fallujah in Iraq in 2004 to see what Israel will be up against. On this Munk Dialogue by celebrated author Robert D. Kaplan who was embedded up close and personal with the U.S. Marines as they stormed Fallujah and faced intense close quarter combat against thousands of insurgents inside a large Middle Eastern city.  Robert shares with us his experience of the siege of Fallujah and the lessons it holds for Israel as its military prepares for a ground assault on Gaza, along with thoughts on the risks of current war escalating region-wide.  Robert D. Kaplan is the internationally renowned author of over a dozen books including classic texts on geopolitics such as Balkan Ghosts and The Coming Anarchy. His latest work of nonfiction is The Loom of Time: Between Empire and Anarchy, from the Mediterranean to China For information on how to purchase Robert's latest book, The Loom of Time: Between Empire and Anarchy, from the Mediterranean to China, click here   The host of the Munk Debates is Rudyard Griffiths Tweet your comments about this episode to @munkdebate or comment on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/munkdebates/ To sign up for a weekly email reminder for this podcast, send an email to podcast@munkdebates.com.   To support civil and substantive debate on the big questions of the day, consider becoming a Munk Member at https://munkdebates.com/membership Members receive access to our 10+ year library of great debates in HD video, a free Munk Debates book, newsletter and ticketing privileges at our live events. This podcast is a project of the Munk Debates, a Canadian charitable organization dedicated to fostering civil and substantive public dialogue - https://munkdebates.com/ Senior Producer: Ricki Gurwitz Editor: Kieran Lynch

The Will Cain Podcast
Gaza, Fallujah, and Berlin: A Medal of Honor Recipient on Urban Warfare

The Will Cain Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 75:37


Today, Will sits down with the first, and only living recipient of the Medal of Honor for service during the Iraq War, Former U.S. Army Staff Sgt. David Bellavia. Will and David delve deep into the harrowing realities of urban warfare and close combat. From the streets of Fallujah to the imminent challenges in Gaza, David Bellavia shows firsthand what soldiers might face as Israel prepares to launch a ground invasion into Gaza. Plus, he shares insight into the current state of the United States military and whether or not the U.S. may eventually get involved.   Tell Will what you thought about this podcast by emailing willcainpodcast@fox.com   Follow Will on Twitter: @WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jesse Kelly Show
Hour 2: Urban Warfare

The Jesse Kelly Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 37:09


Urban warfare is the hardest kind of warfare. Trump's personal decisions are worse now than they've ever been; if he doesn't course correct, he won't be President. Burgers vs. Tortillas. The case for Andrew Jackson. Looking at history through the lens of the values at the time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.