Lionel Tarr's Modern Wargaming Rules 1939-1945: The First Modern Wargamer

Lionel Tarr (1920-2003) is widely recognized as the first modern wargamer, modern being 1939-1945. He first came to prominence when his rules were published in 1962 in Donald Featherstone's classic book, War Games. This book contains much previously unpublished material about the Tarr wargame and his epic decade long Wwii Eastern Front Russian Campaign. This wargaming campaign was almost as well-known at the time as Tony Bath's Hyborian campaign. This book includes: The previously unpublished Tarr wargaming rules he first drafted in 1947 and modified until 1973. Analysis of the rules Tarr's Armies: Russian and German Army Orbats Solo Wargaming Eastern Front Campaign Wargaming the Battle of Stalingrad Air warfare on the Eastern Front Various articles by Tarr A.W. Saundars (Tarr's cousin) modern warfare rules from 1957 Tarr's Napoleonic Rules The History of Wargaming Project aims to document the development of wargaming, including publishing new material about these early wargames
ASIN: 1326914987
VSKU: BVV.1326914987.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Tarr, Lionel|Curry, John
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.