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…In an attempt to weaken the Christian militia by an attack on their center of power, the Syrians laid siege to the Christian militia stronghold of East Beirut (Ashrafiyeh). This urban battle was essentially an artillery…

…He/She then gives the command to Shooter Number Two, “NEXT MAN IN, LEFT (RIGHT).” Shooter Number Two shouts, “COMING IN, LEFT (RIGHT),” enters the room, positions himself/herself against the wall to the left (right…

…Ockham was a brilliant theologian, philosopher, and logician in the medieval period. One of his rules of thumb has become a standard guideline for thinking through issues logically. Occam's Razor is the principle that, if…

…7 to 15 meters, located in medieval sections of European cities; 15 to 25 meters, located in newer, planned sections of most cities; and 25 to 50 meters, located along broad boulevards or set far apart…

…Factors that have had an impact on the manner in which urban warfare has been conducted are: Intelligence is imperative to success in urban warfare. “Maneuver warfare requires a firm focus on the enemy” (MCDP 2…