

Urban Strongpoints
Aug 2, 2024
Join Major Jayson Geroux, an infantry officer and urban warfare historian, and Stuart Lyle, urban operations research lead for the UK Ministry of Defence, as they unpack the tactical significance of strongpoints in urban combat. They dive into the roles fortified buildings played throughout history, with riveting examples like Pavlov's House. Delve into innovative strategies gleaned from the battle of Mosul and the mechanics of modern weaponry, including fascinating insights on thermobaric munitions and the dynamics of engaging urban defense positions.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Urban Strong Points in Warfare
02:04 • 16min
Urban Defense Strategies: Lessons from Mosul
17:35 • 25min
Strategies for Engaging Urban Strongpoints
42:52 • 2min
Penetration Dynamics of the 5.56 Round in Urban Warfare
44:53 • 3min
Understanding Thermobaric Munitions
47:38 • 4min
Strategic Dynamics of Urban Warfare
51:23 • 13min