Side Quest: History of Wargames – Part 1

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Side Quest: History of Wargames – Part 1

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Nov 21, 2019

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Wargames what are they good for? Perhaps tactical supremacy for an entire century. Learn how war board gaming got its start among soldiers and generals of a bygone era and what it meant for their nation.

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Nov 21, 2019

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Side Quest: History of Wargames – Part 1

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