Combat Forces - S01 E07 - Urban Warfare

Combat Forces - S01 E07 - Urban Warfare

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House-to-house combat is one of the most brutal and intense types of land warfare. Recent conflicts in Bosnia, Somalia and Iraq have reinforced the need for training in this specialized skill set. At urban warfare training facilities throughout the world, we learn first-hand what it takes to survive!

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