Fake Cities and Imitation Nations: Training Soldiers for Urban Warfare

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The chapter discusses the use of fake cities and imitation nations created by the US military for training soldiers, exploring their history, challenges faced, and lessons learned from battles like Mogadishu. It also highlights the shift towards training soldiers in local culture, politics, and language to better prepare them for combat in urban environments.

Fake cities. Imitation nations. People role-playing as civilians, spies, or enemies, complete with costumes and props. It's all part of an effort coordinated and constructed by the U.S. military to prepare soldiers for war. Fake villages designed for training purposes dot the entire United States, not to mention other countries. Researchers have identified over 400 of them around the world.

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