Playing War
by John M. Lillard
"Wargaming and U.S. Navy Preparations for World War II"
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Playing War by John M. Lillard
Details
War:
World War II
Perspective:
Researcher
Military Unit:
US Navy
Biography:
No
Region:
Pacific
Page Count:
224
Published Date:
2016
ISBN13:
9781612347738
Summary
Playing War examines how the U.S. Navy used wargaming at the Naval War College between World War I and World War II to prepare for potential conflicts with Japan. Author John M. Lillard analyzes how these tabletop exercises helped naval officers develop strategic thinking, test tactics, and refine operational plans that would prove crucial during the Pacific campaign. The book demonstrates how systematic wargaming contributed to American naval readiness and success in World War II, revealing the important role of simulation and strategic planning in military preparation.
