Gettysburg Wargame Society
Education Through Wargaming
Gettysburg Wargame Society uses history and conflict simulation to study how military decisions are made—and what their consequences teach us.
What we do
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Study the past
Use close reading, material culture, and historical analysis to understand events in context.
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Exercise decisions
Explore uncertainty and competing priorities through tactical problems and historical simulations.
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Join the conversation
Compare interpretations, recommend books, and learn alongside historians, players, and curious newcomers.
Featured analysis
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South China Sea: Wargaming a Modern Crisis in the Western Pacific
Modern conflict presents an unusual challenge for the wargame designer. A hypothetical confrontation in the South China Sea would probably not begin with armies crossing borders or fleets immediately exchanging missiles. Instead, a crisis might develop gradually through competing territorial claims, diplomatic…
Decision exercise
You have the map.
What is your move?
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South China Sea: Wargaming a Modern Crisis in the Western Pacific
Modern conflict presents an unusual challenge for the wargame designer. A hypothetical confrontation in the South China Sea would probably not begin with armies crossing borders or fleets immediately exchanging missiles. Instead,…
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The American Civil War and the Origins of Modern Warfare
A critical review of Edward Hagerman’s study of ideas, organization, and field command Edward Hagerman. The American Civil War and the Origins of Modern Warfare. Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 1988. Figure 1.…
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Browse by era
Find your epoch.
1800—1899
19th-Century Warfare
Napoleonic warfare, the American Civil War, and an age transformed by industry.
1900—1945
World Wars
Industrial conflict, global coalitions, and command under unprecedented pressure.
1946—PRESENT
Cold War & Modern
Limited wars, new technologies, and the changing character of modern conflict.
From the gaming table
Play informs study.
Scenarios, reviews, and after-action reports connect historical arguments to what happens on the table.
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The American Civil War and the Origins of Modern Warfare
A critical review of Edward Hagerman’s study of ideas, organization, and field command Edward Hagerman. The American Civil War and the Origins of Modern Warfare. Bloomington: Indiana University…
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South China Sea: Wargaming a Modern Crisis in the Western Pacific
Modern conflict presents an unusual challenge for the wargame designer. A hypothetical confrontation in the South China Sea would probably not begin with armies crossing borders or fleets…
About the editor
An editorial home for rigorous, playable history.
The Gettysburg Wargame Society brings military history research, critical book review, and hands-on simulation into one conversation. Its editorial approach values sound sources, clear arguments, and honest reflection about what games can—and cannot—teach us.
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