American Kriegsspiel: A Game For Practicing The Art Of War Upon A Topographical Map (1879)

The American Kriegsspiel is a book written by William Roscoe Livermore and published in 1879. It is a guidebook for a military strategy game that was designed to be played using a topographical map. The game was developed as a training tool for military officers to practice the art of war in a simulated environment. The book provides detailed instructions on how to set up and play the game, including rules for movement, combat, and communication between players. It also includes examples of various scenarios that can be played out using the game, such as battles between armies or sieges of fortresses. The American Kriegsspiel was widely used by the US Army in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and its influence can still be seen in modern military training exercises. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of military strategy and tactics, as well as for those looking to learn more about the development of war games.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.