kriegsspiel

Meanings

• noun

  A military wargame or exercise, originating in the 19th century, to prepare staffs for decision making under simulated conditions of war.

  - "Das Kriegsspiel ist ein militärischer Wargame, der im 19. Jahrhundert entstanden ist, um Stabsbesetzungen vor simulierten Bedingungen des Krieges auf ihre Entscheidungsfähigkeit zu testen."
  - "Die Offiziere trainierten sich mit dem Kriegsspiel, um ihre Führungsqualitäten zu verbessern."

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Variants

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singspiel , singspiels

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Etymology

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Kriegsspiel is derived from the German words 'Krieg' (war) and 'Spiel' (game).

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Trivia

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1. Kriegsspiel was first used in the Prussian military under the guidance of Helmuth von Moltke the Elder.

2. The game was played on large tables with detailed maps and miniature military units.

3. Kriegsspiel influenced the development of modern military strategy and tactics, including the concept of the Schwerpunkt (focus of effort).

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Related Concepts

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1. Military wargaming: The practice of simulating military conflict to prepare for actual war or to analyze military strategies.

2. Tabletop war games: Board games or simulations that model military conflicts or battles.

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Culture

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Kriegsspiel has been used extensively in military history, particularly in the Prussian military during the 19th century. It was used to prepare staffs for decision making under simulated conditions of war, and it influenced the development of modern military strategy and tactics.

How to Memorize "kriegsspiel"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a military staff training session where they are making decisions based on simulated war scenarios.
   - Visualize a board or table with military units, terrain features, and potential threats represented.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word Kriegsspiel with the concept of military preparation and strategy.
   - Think of it as a war game or simulation used to train military leaders.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like: Kriegsspiel – Krieg für Spiel (War for Game).

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