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The Operational Art (or Level?) of War

Reading WWII History

As a result of the Industrial Revolution, warfare became more complicated with growth in the size of armies, increased ranges and lethality of weapons, increased mobility, and the greatly expanded logistical system...

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Less Gaming and More War Part II

Miniature Wargaming

This blog builds on the previous one by identifying additional essential references, beginning a discussion of considerations regarding miniature wargaming, and introducing helpful battlefield self-guided tour books....

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Less Gaming and More War, Part I

Miniature Wargaming, Reading WWII History

This blog highlights the importance of good maps, the rationale for “less gaming and more war” in miniature wargaming, and the key considerations in planning visits to the battlefields. Reading and Map Study...

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First Things First

Battlefield Visits, Map Study, Miniature Wargaming, Reading WWII History

This first post introduces the US Army’s histories of the European Theater of Operations, my baseline reference for understanding the campaigns, sources of historical and contemporary maps, and my motivation for...

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