

Fortification with David Betz - What Would Vauban Say?
Mar 22, 2024
Professor David Betz discusses the future of warfare, emphasizing the importance of fortification tactics over technological advancements. The podcast explores the resurgence of fortification strategies in modern conflicts, Russia's military engineering capabilities, fortifying cities, and the legacy of 17th-century engineer Marshall Sebastian de Prestevo Bonn.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Resurgence of Fortification Tactics in Modern Warfare
01:33 • 11min
Russia's Military Engineering Capabilities and Historical Significance of Equipment in Warfare
12:35 • 2min
Fortifying Cities for Modern Warfare
14:56 • 6min
Exploring the Legacy of a Renowned 17th-century Engineer in Military Fortification
21:22 • 5min