The Syrian civil war began in March of 2011 after security forces under the rule of President Assad opened fire on pro-democracy, teenage demonstrators.  The fight to overthrow the Syrian government has been long, and the internecine fighting between seemingly innumerable factions (including regional powers fighting by proxy) just as long. A generation of Syrians is growing up knowing nothing but conflict and fear. How do they and their families get by?

Read up on survival skills learned during wartime: the Syrian perspective.

Children in Aleppo block their ears from approaching warplanes, shelling, or cluster bombs. Photo credit Baladi News.

• Syrian Lessons on Tank Warfare – Chris Hernandez
• “Heavy” VBIED (Vehicles w/ Armor) in Syria – Mad Duo
• Mechanical Ambush in Syria – and Direct Action – Swingin’ Dick