Essays about: "urban warfare"

Found 4 essays containing the words urban warfare.

  1. 1. Prototyping and Evaluation of a Lightweight Simulator Concept Combining Physical and Digital Assets

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för data- och informationsteknik

    Author : Nicke Carlsson; Carl Månsson; [2023-09-27]
    Keywords : Virtual reality; extended reality; mixed reality; tactical training; simulation; combat; medical; treatment; tccc; unreal engine;

    Abstract : Serious injuries often occur in high-risk environments such as warfare, urban combat, and traffic accidents. The medical proficiency of soldiers and first responders in these situations is paramount. READ MORE

  3. 2. Civilians as a direct target of violence : How modern warfare challenges International Humanitarian Law

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Asta Marie Kjerrman; [2021]
    Keywords : International Humanitarian Law; modern warfare; civilians; non-state actor; drones; urban warfare; the principle of distinction and the principle proportionality.;

    Abstract : This study aims to examine how the emergence of modern warfare are challenging International Humanitarian Law when it comes to the protection of civilians in armed conflict. Thereby gaining a better understanding of how modern warfare is putting civilians at risk and how International Humanitarian Law is being challenged by the development of warfare. READ MORE

  4. 3. Fighting in the Streets : Testing Theory on Urban Warfighting

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Viktor Villner; [2017]
    Keywords : Urban Warfare; Alice Hills; Stalingrad; Grozny; Mogadishu;

    Abstract : This paper sets out to examine why it is that combat in urban environments is so deadly and casualty-heavy for conventional militaries, even when those militaries hold a technological and/or numerical advantage. The paper aims to test the theory of Alice Hills through a structured, focused comparison on three cases of urban warfighting. READ MORE

  5. 4. Asymmetric warfare and challenges for international humanitarian law : Civilian direct participation in hostilities and state response

    University essay from Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Frida Lindström; [2012]
    Keywords : Asymmetric warfare; international humanitarian law; direct participation in hostilities; civilians; targeted killings; detentions; continuous combat function;

    Abstract : Most conflicts today are asymmetric, meaning that the parties differ in terms of qualitative and quantitative strenght. The definition of asymmetric warfare used in this thesis is when one party to the conflict is a non state-actor seeking to defeat a state opponent by using means and methods that are prohibited under international humanitarian law. READ MORE