M.A. Kleen

Historical wargaming is a fun and challenging way for history buffs to don a general’s coat and explore different tactics, strategies, and scenarios. For Gettysburg enthusiasts, there is no shortage of games to choose from, whether on the tabletop or the computer screen. Join me for my latest article at Emerging Civil War as I explore the history behind America’s most popular war games:

History is most often consumed passively, through the turning of a page or the contemplation of a granite monument or interpretive marker on a battlefield. But for those captivated by the battle of Gettysburg, the three days of July 1863 present an almost irresistible invitation to ask, “What if?” The desire to pull apart the…

Gaming Gettysburg