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.

Author: John Curry
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: 05/24/2016
Pages: 174
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.56lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.37d
ISBN13: 9781326664558
ISBN10: 1326664557
BISAC Categories:
- History | General

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