Wargaming (4 Nov)

Join us for Wargaming!

Take command, plan your strategy and put your tactical decision-making skills to the test at The Military Museums' November Wargaming session.

This month, we return to the town of Bretteville for a new head-to-head scenario featuring a company-sized meeting engagement between Canadian and German forces.

Participants will be divided into two opposing teams, with one commanding the Canadians and the other commanding the Germans.

The session will focus on force generation, exploring how military commanders allocate resources and prepare their forces for battle. Each side will begin with an infantry company and a set budget to select additional teams and vehicles before the engagement begins.

The Scenario

Allied forces will advance from the west, while Axis forces approach from the east. Both sides must determine how to deploy their units, secure strategic locations and outmanoeuvre their opponents.

Key objectives include:

• Force preservation: Protect your units while attempting to destroy opposing forces.
• River crossings: Navigate two river crossings and secure the two bridges, which carry victory points.
• Strategic high ground: Contest the eastern high ground at the Château and the western high ground at the Hotel.
• Town centre: Capture and control Bretteville's church and town hall to earn additional victory points.

Players must decide which objectives to prioritize, how to distribute their resources and when to engage opposing forces, all while balancing tactical advantage with the preservation of their units.

Ready to put your strategy to the test?

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Sessions run from 18:00 to 21:00, suitable for anyone aged 8 to 80+ and are designed to be accessible to all, regardless of technical or military experience.

The subject matter is serious, and treated seriously. There is no blood or graphic violence, but soldiers can be killed, injured, and receive first aid along with diverse sound cues.

To learn more about Wargaming, read about previous sessions, and see upcoming sessions, visit the website here.

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