WAR BENEATH THE SURFACE: Tunnels, Sub-Terra Combat, and the Next Battlefield | Ep. 301 | Pt. 3
Summary
An urban warfare expert explains the complexities of fighting in cities, citing historical battles like Fallujah and Mosul to highlight how terrain negates military advantages. He discusses the critical role of civilians, the lack of specialized doctrine, and the cognitive biases that lead commanders to default to ineffective tactics. The conversation also covers the under-researched domain of underground warfare, noting its growing relevance in modern conflicts like Ukraine and Gaza.
Topics discussed
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Defining urban warfare and historical context
Why urban warfare is under-researched and complex
The defender's advantage and cognitive biases
Lessons from Mogadishu and the lack of data
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Urban offense vs defense and planning failures
Understanding cities and weapon effects
Underground warfare and tunnel rats
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Human physiology and future tunnel tech
Military budget constraints and outro
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