Episode Notes:

Franz-Stefan Gady wrote “When Defense Becomes Destruction: Austria-Hungary’s Mistake and Ukraine’s Risk” for War on the Rocks. Kerry talks with Franz-Stefan about the sieges of Przemyśl during World War I and the lessons they offer for understanding when a static defense of urban terrain might be effective — and when it can be disastrous. Drawing on historical examples of static position defense, they discuss Franz-Stefan's recommendations for Ukraine in the war with Russia today.

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