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2012.
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| Summary/Abstract |
The article discusses the German military's historical use of war gaming, with particular focus given to the early-20th century and World War II. The author begins with a brief general history of war games, beginning with those ancient Gupta Empire in India. The war games implemented by German Field Marshal Alfred von Schlieffen at the turn of the 20th century in anticipation of an invasion of France are described, with emphasis given to their focus on informing subordinate officers of Schlieffen's plans. The educational nature of interwar German war games, especially those of the Reichsmarine (German Navy) is explained. The differences between tactical and strategic games are also explored.
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