Over the past fifty years many thousands of conflict simulations have been published that bring the dynamics of past & possible future wars to life In this book Philip Sabin explores the theory & practice of conflict simulation as a topic in its own right based on his thirty years of experience in designing wargames & using them in teaching Simulating War sets conflict simulation in its proper context alongside more familiar techniques such as game theory & operational analysis It explains in detail the analytical & modelling techniques involved & it teaches you how to design your own simulations of conflicts of your choice The book provides eight simple illustrative simulations of specific historical conflicts complete with rules maps & counters Simulating War is essential reading for all recreational or professional simulation gamers & for anyone who is interested in modelling war from teachers & students to military officers