A Set of Templates for Evaluating Wargames, 1988 October 1
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Date
1988 October 1
Summary
A set of templates are presented that can be used in quickly comparing wargame results with history. These templates are based on data about 260 historical battles between 1937 and 1982. 31 ratios and rates were extracted from this data describing key aspects of each battle. The data and results have been published in a report published the United States Army Concepts Analysis Agency (CAA). The 31 measures summarize the following aspects of the battles: (1) relative advantage; (2) target density; (3) weapon density; (4) casualties & losses; (5) movement & duration; (6) artillery fire. The templates provide a summary description of combined arms combat as it has existed in our lifetime.