AMMAN – Urban warfare remains among the toughest operations
for invading armies, yet irregular forces prefer it due to the ability of
surprise and tactics to outsmart tech, according to Khaberni and Al-Jazeera.
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However, both sides face challenges in this type of warfare,
influenced by technological disparities and overwhelming firepower, coupled
with the close quarters imposed by the battlefields.
One of these challenges is armored vehicle vision, Armored
vehicles typically have limited vision, capable of engaging distant targets in
open terrain. However, when entering a city, their field of vision becomes
restricted, requiring infantry support.
Buildings allow defenders to hide and exploit blind spots
for tanks, even if equipped with cameras and monitoring devices. Defenders in
the city can approach armored vehicles to a degree where the defenses cannot
effectively operate at close range.
If an attacker approaches a tank with an anti-tank weapon,
the regular army is likely unable to deflect a shell fired from close range due
to the shortened response time. Additionally, the tank's target within the city
can attack it from various angles (above or below), a scenario not feasible in
open spaces.
Given the tank's need for infantry support to clear squares
for advancement, a new dilemma arises for defending forces. The attacking
forces possess advanced devices such as night vision equipment and detection
capabilities using sensors and radars, along with substantial firepower.
Infantry forces often prefer leveling buildings with tanks
rather than engaging in close combat within structures. This presents a new
challenge for attackers, as rubble impedes the progress of vehicles, creating
hiding places for defenders. Unlike regular buildings with regular geometries
that allow thorough scanning, rubble will hinder the movement of armored
vehicles or the evacuation of injured soldiers.
Therefore, urban warfare proves challenging for advanced
military technology, granting an advantage to the surprise tactics of invading
non-state forces.
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