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Army Wargames Two Centuries of Staff College Exercises

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This book contains classic examples of military tactical exercises. They were 'one' turn wargames, where junior officers were faced with a problem and had to make a combat appreciation, then offer a solution. The book includes five classic examples of this type of mitary exercise: Examples of Moltke's Staff Problems (1878) with period commentary. The Defence of Duffers Drift (1903); from the Boer War, denying a crossing to the enemy. The Defence of Bowler Ridge (1929) tackles the challenge of infantry blocking vital ground against armour The Defence of Bloodford Village (1940) is from WWII; defending a village in the Britain Special Reconnaissance Patrol No.5 (1980) is a rare example of a Russian Military recce patrol exercise from the Cold War.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781326664558
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 174
  • Published:
  • May 23, 2016
  • Dimensions:
  • 155x234x14 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 274 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: December 13, 2024
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025

Description of Army Wargames Two Centuries of Staff College Exercises

This book contains classic examples of military tactical exercises. They were 'one' turn wargames, where junior officers were faced with a problem and had to make a combat appreciation, then offer a solution.

The book includes five classic examples of this type of mitary exercise:

Examples of Moltke's Staff Problems (1878) with period commentary.

The Defence of Duffers Drift (1903); from the Boer War, denying a crossing to the enemy.

The Defence of Bowler Ridge (1929) tackles the challenge of infantry blocking vital ground against armour

The Defence of Bloodford Village (1940) is from WWII; defending a village in the Britain

Special Reconnaissance Patrol No.5 (1980) is a rare example of a Russian Military recce patrol exercise from the Cold War.

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