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ISBN 10: 0833029983 
ISBN 13: 9780833029980
Author: Olga Oliker

Russia s Chechen Wars 1994 2000 Lessons from the Urban Combat 1st Table of contents:

Part I: Historical and Political Context

1. The Road to War: Chechnya's Relationship with Russia
   • Historical Overview: Imperial Russia to the Soviet Union
   • Chechen Identity, Culture, and Resistance
   • The Breakup of the Soviet Union and Chechen Independence Aspirations
   • Political Developments Leading to the First Chechen War (1994-1996)
2. The Inter-War Period (1996-1999): A Precarious Peace
   • The Khasavyurt Accord and its Aftermath
   • Internal Dynamics within Chechnya
   • The Rise of Islamist Influence
   • Escalation to the Second Chechen War (1999-2000s)

Part II: The First Chechen War (1994-1996) – Focus on Grozny

3. The Russian Military at the Outset
   • State of the Russian Armed Forces (Doctrine, Training, Equipment)
   • Pre-War Assumptions and Planning (or lack thereof)
   • Russian Command and Control Issues
4. The Battle for Grozny (Winter 1994-1995)
   • Initial Russian Objectives and Approach
   • Chechen Defensive Preparations and Tactics
   • The Assault on the City: Failures and Early Lessons
   • Phases of the Urban Battle: Russian Adaptation (or lack of)
   • Key Engagements and Analysis of Tactics (e.g., train station, presidential palace)
5. Lessons Learned (and Not Learned) from the First War
   • Critique of Russian Doctrine and Training for Urban Combat
   • Effectiveness of Chechen Insurgent Tactics
   • Importance of Intelligence, Logistics, and Combined Arms in Urban Settings
   • Human Cost and Political Fallout

Part III: The Second Chechen War (1999-2000s) – Renewed Urban Engagements

6. Rebuilding and Retraining the Russian Military
   • Reforms and Doctrine Changes post-First Chechen War
   • Emphasis on Artillery, Air Power, and Special Forces
7. The Second Assault on Grozny (Late 1999 - Early 2000)
   • Russian Strategy: Siege, Bombardment, and Phased Assaults
   • Chechen Resistance and Defensive Evolution
   • Comparison of Tactics with the First War
   • Effectiveness of Russian Adaptations (or continued deficiencies)
8. Other Urban Engagements and Counter-Insurgency
   • Battles in other towns and villages
   • Transition to Counter-Insurgency Operations
   • Use of Special Operations Forces
   • Block-and-Clear Operations

Part IV: Strategic and Tactical Lessons from Urban Combat

9. Key Strategic Lessons
   • The Political-Military Nexus in Urban Warfare
   • The Importance of Public Support and Information Warfare
   • Avoiding Underestimation of Opponent Capabilities
   • The Long-Term Nature of Urban Conflict
10. Tactical Lessons for Urban Combat Operations
    • Offensive Operations:
      • Importance of Reconnaissance and Intelligence
      • Maneuver and Firepower in Built-Up Areas
      • Breaching and Entry Techniques
      • Role of Armored Vehicles and Infantry Support
      • Counter-Sniper and Anti-Armor Tactics
    • Defensive Operations:
      • Fortification and Use of Terrain (Buildings)
      • Ambush Tactics
      • Exploiting Russian Weaknesses
      • Adaptation and Innovation by Irregular Forces
11. The Human Dimension of Urban Combat
    • Psychological Impact on Combatants
    • Civilian Casualties and International Law
    • The Role of Local Population
12. Technological Implications
    • Impact of Precision Munitions and ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance)
    • Challenges of Communications in Urban Terrain
    • Adaptation of existing technology

Conclusion: Enduring Lessons for Future Urban Conflicts

• Summary of key takeaways
• Relevance to contemporary military doctrine and training
• Challenges for future urban environments

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