Urban Warfare

Since September 11, 2001, armed nonstate actors have received increased attention and discussion from scholars, policymakers, and the military. Underlying debates about nonstate warfare and how it should be countered is one crucial assumption: that state and nonstate actors fight very differently.

John Mori is a regular guy living in an upscale suburb outside of Minneapolis. He spends time with his friends, makes small talk with his neighbors, and works in an office. But he has a harmless secret that he keeps from everyone. He’s a prepper. John has an analytical mind and relies on detailed planning to keep himself focused. As a result, he has developed methods to survive various types of catastrophic events. But when terrorists attack, in an unexpected way, John’s limited experience and preparations may not be enough. He may have to go against his very nature and discard all his ...

Fry the Brain is a study of urban sniping and its role in modern guerrilla warfare and how unconventional resistance movements use this in their struggle against conventional military forces and law enforcement. Fry the Brain looks at the fundamentals of urban sniping and urban warfare such as the Battle of Stalingrad and the Serbian campaign directed against Sarajevo. Fry the Brain also uncovers the tactics used in urban terror and assassinations like Charles Whitman in the Texas Tower, the DC Snipers, and the murder of JFK. Fry the Brain addresses guerrilla movements from Northern Ireland...

Step into the gritty and intricate world of urban warfare with an indispensable guide that equips you for navigating the concrete jungle. "Navigating Urban Warfare" is your vital resource for tackling the challenges of conflict in city landscapes. Discover the complexities hidden within city environments and learn to identify key urban features that can mean the difference between peril and survival. Psychological preparedness is crucial; uncover strategies to cope with fear, maintain resilience, and understand the profound psychological impacts of warfare. Master essential survival skills ...

The western world is devolving into war, hyperinflation, and socio-political chaos making preparation for post-SHTF survival more fraught than ever for suburbanites. Not all of us are fortunate enough to live in rural areas or have bug-out cabins in remote mountains. The majority of the population will have to survive, and fight, where they are in cities big and small. Rather than give it up for lost, this book provides analysis of the uncertain urban world to come and how to navigate its dangers. Civil war is an unpleasant almost certainty. Average citizens will be called to take up the ...

Urban Warfare: The Future Battlefield of Modern Conflict Urban Warfare delves into the complex, high-stakes nature of combat in city environments, where streets, buildings, and digital networks converge to create one of the most challenging battlegrounds in military history. This book explores the evolution of urban warfare from ancient sieges to contemporary battles in Stalingrad, Fallujah, and Mosul, highlighting the enduring principles and innovative tactics that define combat in densely populated areas. The book examines the strategic, tactical, and operational dimensions of urban ...

Jack was told that, one day, he'd have to fight to protect what he and the others have built. That day just knocked on his door and said it was time to retire. Men representing a real-world corporation have shown up in the game, and they are all but demanding Jack sell All Trades, Inc. for a fraction of what it's worth. Not realizing how big his operation is, Jack has to figure out who they are and what they're planning before they realize just how much he's worth...and what he has to lose.

Meet Kateevah Knight! A beautiful BBW who is living life on her terms. Her life path will change drastically when she agrees to a one-night stand with a perfect stranger by the name of Draylon Prince. After their encounter she never thinks she will see the man who took her virginity and left a piece of his love with her. Latasia is Kateevah’s best friend. She’s every man’s BBW sexual fantasy come true. Never the one to be insecure or care what anyone thinks. She’ll find herself sexually seduced and caught up with Dayvion “Horse” Prince! His toxic nature will have them clashing ...

When Americans think of modern warfare, what comes to mind is the US army skirmishing with terrorists and insurgents in the mountains of Afghanistan. But the face of global conflict is ever-changing. In Out of the Mountains, David Kilcullen, one of the world's leading experts on current and future conflict, offers a groundbreaking look at what may happen after today's wars end.

CONTAINS SUPERNATURAL ELEMENTS A CHRISTIAN SUSPENSE ABOUT SPIRITUAL WARFARE Malik’s accident has left him bedridden and longing to find Isabella and her mother, whom Esther has kicked out of the estate without Malik’s knowledge. Esther has taken away Malik’s cell phone and all other forms of communication between Malik and Isabella in an attempt to delay the inevitable. Esther is terrified that if Malik and Isabella marry, it will unearth decades of secrets and bring the Harrington name to open shame. As the supernatural showdown between good and evil races to a climax, Gina ...

I was supposed to die at fifteen. I'd made my peace with it. Then came the healing — a single, impossible touch from a girl descended from an ancient angelic bloodline that shouldn't exist. One moment, I was dying. The next, I wasn't. No explanation. No precedent. Just a miracle that broke every rule in the supernatural playbook. But where I come from, we believe miracles always come with a purpose — and a cost. Now I'm on the radar of the Sovereign of the Demon-Realm. Queen Valdis doesn't just watch me — she's sent a shadow to whisper in my ear. But it isn't her voice I hear. A new ...

In an increasingly urbanized world, urban terrain has become a greater factor in military operations. Simultaneously, advances in military technology have given military forces sharply increased capabilities. The conflict comes from how urban terrain can negate or degrade many of those increased capabilities. What happens when advanced weapons are used in a close-range urban fight with an abundance of cover? Storming the City analyzes the performance of the US Army and US Marine Corps in urban combat in four major urban battles of the mid-20th century.

On a clear Saturday night in downtown Philadelphia, a spectacular mafia assassination is captured by a TV news chopper, and the footage becomes a worldwide viral sensation. This lurid publicity stunt is the work of Julian Breton, a professional "culture-hacker" who honed his dark arts running psychological warfare operations for the US military. But Breton appears to have killed the wrong man in a case of mistaken identity.

In the neon shadows of Las Vegas, Lucas Kane's mundane existence shatters when a violent encounter awakens a primal force within him—a weretiger's spirit, both a curse and a calling. As he grapples with his newfound identity, Lucas is thrust into a hidden war against demonic entities threatening to consume the city. With the enigmatic Vitelli family as uneasy allies, he must navigate a treacherous underworld where every choice teeters between salvation and damnation. "The Awakening" marks the electrifying debut of "The Many Lives of Lucas Kane," a series that delves into the heart of ...

Las Vegas is open for business. To Hell. After sealing one Rift in the desert, exorcist–weretiger Lucas Kane rolls back into Vegas expecting a breather. Instead, the Strip is dim, cell towers are dead, and low-level demons swarm the city like roaches. The Vitelli vampire family is bleeding out, the Shifter Council shows up to “help” (and argue over who’s in charge), and something ancient is wiring mortuaries, tunnels, and nightclubs into a ritual circuit that spells one word: HOME. Lucas has a shotgun, a Saint Benedict medal, and a very short fuse. Riley—his blade-happy, bloodborn...

Just when you thought you’d done enough to earn a rest and hot shower, the alarm had to sound. Some nights just never got any better, and this night was no exception for Max. Nothing said awkward at the next office Christmas party like giving the ok to slice and dice your partner before hopping on the elevator to kill another member of your team. No one was going to remember Max did it to save lives, the team would only be able to focus on the lives he helped take. It wasn’t like he felt good about what he had to do, but the deck was stacked against him now, and Max had to start looking...

Heaven sends its most ambitious angel to save a soul. Hell sends a doomed criminal to steal it. Raven Close was never meant to be a hero. After a betrayal leaves her dead, the notorious thief wakes up in the clutches of a demon who offers her a way out of Hell: corrupt an A-list celebrity influencer and turn her millions of followers toward darkness. On the other side, a flawless angel must guide the same influencer toward redemption. Seraphina Wright must prove her worth to become an archangel while wrestling with her own doubts about good, evil, and free will. As Raven and Seraphina clash...

A CHRISTIAN SUSPENSE ABOUT SPIRITUAL WARFARE. When it comes to “falling in love,” you can't help who you fall in love with. This is the sobering reality of Malik Harrington, the wealthy heir of a well-known preacher, who falls hard for Isabella Chavez, the stunning daughter of one of the hired help. But unbeknownst to Malik, Gina Wheaton, the main organist at his father’s church, is obsessed with becoming his wife to the point of seeking assistance from the “dark side.” Gina wants Malik and she will do whatever it takes to get him. As if Malik doesn’t already face enough of a ...

The first book in The Last War series: a debut epic fantasy full of crunching revolutionary action, twisted magic, and hard choices in dark times. The war is over. The enemy won. Jia's people learned the hard way that there are no second chances. The Egril, their ancient enemy, struck with magic...

Danny and his bonded partners travel to the Dragon Peaks to face Maya’s mother—the Eternal Flame, an ancient dragon matriarch. But their reunion is shattered by the arrival of the Shadow Shepherd, a void-born predator that feeds on broken bonds and hungers to consume every connection in existence. In this haremlit fantasy adventure, dragons and humans must unite against extinction. Danny’s scarred resonance will be tested against impossible odds, his choices forging new powers and costing him more than he imagined. Lyra will pay with her arm, alliances will be struck between species ...