War on the Rocks

Tech, Ethics, and the City in Israel's Looming Urban Battlefield

Oct 13, 2023
In this episode, Ryan talks with John Amble about the challenges Israel faces in urban warfare. They discuss Israel's urban warfare training facilities, comparisons with battles in Fallujah and Mosul, and how Hamas overwhelmed Israel's preparations. They reflect on Islamist militant groups that have shocked the world and better-prepared armies.
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ANECDOTE

Baghdad Deployment

  • John Amble's first deployment was to Baghdad in 2008 as a military intelligence officer.
  • His experience in the urban environment of Baghdad sparked his interest in urban warfare.
INSIGHT

Urban Warfare Project

  • The Urban Warfare Project at MWI provides a platform for discussion and analysis of urban warfare.
  • It addresses the increasing interest and need for expertise in this complex area of military operations.
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Research Trips to Israel

  • John Amble visited Israel multiple times to research urban warfare, including subterranean warfare.
  • He observed IDF training at LM, a world-class urban warfare training site in Southern Israel.
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