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TL;DR: Wargames are a great way of learning about history and the conduct of warfare on all levels (tactics, operations, strategy) in a simple, safe, easy to setup environment. This is a multi-post series that presents some wargames. This article focuses on historical wargames. You can find the rest of the series here: Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Historical Wargames Part 3: Tactical Wargames Part 4: Operational Wargames Part 5: Strategic Wargames Part 6: Conclusion The usual way of teaching history, giving long reading assignments and hoping that the students will somehow get it does not work well for many people (in fact I wouldRead More →

TL;DR: Wargames are a great way to learn about history and warfare on all levels in a simple, safe, easy to setup environment.. This is a multi-post series that presents some wargames. This is the introductory article. You can find the rest of the series here: Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Historical Wargames Part 3: Tactical Wargames Part 4: Operational Wargames Part 5: Strategic Wargames Part 6: Conclusion Professional military education is a continuous process that doesn’t end at command. When you stop learning, you stop being relevant. A leader’s limited time and the high demands of this profession make it hard to find opportunitiesRead More →