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Wargames 150 years ago

Posted: 24 Jan 2006, o 08:37
by mahon
WARGAMES 150 years ago. Original picture, it's not false!

RE: Wargames 150 years ago

Posted: 24 Jan 2006, o 09:18
by Demi_morgana
:shock:
looks like I have a new wallpaper on my monitor... it's better than teletubbie or EVEN skeletor!

RE: Wargames 150 years ago

Posted: 24 Jan 2006, o 09:36
by Nameless
There's nothing to laugh at. Picture shows the very beginning of table-top battle games. AFAIK, first wargames - with rules and models - were played by officers of a French army (18-19th century?). It was part of their training.
I'm not sure, if there were earlier examples of wargames. PLease let me know, if you are aware of any.

Posted: 24 Jan 2006, o 10:13
by Hosea
Well, I dunno, if that kind of military planning is kind of a war game, I think several thousands ago, different countries, races or civilizations had wargames on table top.

Posted: 24 Jan 2006, o 10:17
by mahon
pics, hosea, pics ;-)

Posted: 24 Jan 2006, o 15:21
by Skrit
It's common fact that Kings, generals and other leaders used similar ways to map out tactics before or during battles. But nice to see probably the first version of the boardgame as we know it.:)

Posted: 24 Jan 2006, o 20:43
by ToMaZ
ye olde man: I charge thee with me knights... do you accept my challenge or flee...

Posted: 24 Jan 2006, o 21:14
by mahon
"Gentleman!" :pimp: