Tag: August 1914
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Megagame: Iron Dice – Turn 2
From the second turn onwards each turn covers the period of a week. Turn 2 is 24-31 August 1914. BEF Report to the War Office – 31 August 1914 Situation The Belgian Army is falling back westwards towards TOURNAI, LILLE and GHENT. The Belgian right flank has been badly hammered by German First Army and…
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Megagame: Iron Dice – Turn 1
The first turn of this megagame covered the first three weeks of August 1914. During this turn the British decided on their plan (K) and mobilised the BEF to France. British Strategic Discussions There were three plans considered. Plan F was a landing at Ostend to directly support the Belgians; Plan K landing in France…