Alright, so obviously this cannot directly translate to urban warfare. That much is clear. However, it can still be applied. For example, letting 'half his troops cross before you strike' is reminiscent of an ambush and not setting it off too quickly. Wherever one initiates an attack on a column of troops, it would be much more effective to strike in the middle since it would cause the most damage. It would also be wise to keep this in mind that that's when and where an insurgent with a remote controlled IED will strike if he's
'If he is at a distance and provokes battle, he wants his opponent to advance' means to be wary of following a vulnerable-looking enemy off the beaten path as this well may be a trap. He also talks about an enemy that has hostile intentions can appear docile and submissive, as is the case with insurgents who pretend that they have a peace agenda when they are in fact getting ready to attack. The aspect of deception in general is something that an insurgency makes wide use of, such as when one will pretend to be injured or hurt so that it slows down troops who think they have to care for him/her.
Knowing the terrain is stressed over an over. In urban combat, particularly if the combat is spontaneous or reactionary, it is impossible to know the terrain. It is likely that urban combat means running into unfamiliar terrain. The enemy already has this advantage, so you should keep him from having anything else by being quick and aggressive, and then withdrawing with all haste and not staying on the objective.
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