Fundamentals of War Gaming
| Author | : Francis J. McHugh |
| Publisher | : Government Printing Office |
| Total Pages | : 260 |
| Release | : 1966 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1935352008 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781935352006 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (006 Downloads) |
Download or read book Fundamentals of War Gaming written by Francis J. McHugh and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on 1966 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fundamentals of War Gaming provides an in-depth introduction to the basics of military gaming, and offers historical insights into the devewlopment of war gaming methodologies. It covers the evolution of gaming tools such as the ancient adaptations of chess and the development of Kriegspiel to teach military tactics to Prussian officers. The employment of gaming by various military powers, before and during the World Wars, is explored and culminated with the introduction of computer support and simulations in the U.S. Navy.