tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post2878848507838571606..comments2024-03-29T06:05:14.320+00:00Comments on Wargaming Miscellany: Connections UK 2017: Day 2Robert (Bob) Corderyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-58548287164817439202017-09-12T07:25:20.591+01:002017-09-12T07:25:20.591+01:00Geordie an Exiled FoG,
It looked like the sort of...Geordie an Exiled FoG,<br /><br />It looked like the sort of game one would have liked to take part in.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-60749182423912207802017-09-11T23:35:14.703+01:002017-09-11T23:35:14.703+01:00Just seen that the Powerpoints are up: The Western...Just seen that the Powerpoints are up: The Western Approaches Talk looked brilliant!Geordie an Exiled FoGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01002743056274635657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-37016443629340784692017-09-09T22:05:24.266+01:002017-09-09T22:05:24.266+01:00Geordie an Exiled FoG,
The RAF seem to have taken...Geordie an Exiled FoG,<br /><br />The RAF seem to have taken on board the concept of using wargames to train potential Air Warfare personnel, whereas the Royal Navy seem to see it as a tactical training tool. Interestingly, when the Naval Constructors did their presentation on the last day, the side view of the warship designs that were being tested looked very akin to something Fred Jane would have used!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-91518718137080496982017-09-09T18:56:15.540+01:002017-09-09T18:56:15.540+01:00I'm sure I'll enjoy all the content of UK ...I'm sure I'll enjoy all the content of UK Connections :) <br /><br />It's interesting that the Navy and Air Force made an appearance this year which means that wargaming has made significant process since the first Connections UK. That practical and intellectual advance is HUGE. That as you put it so well "will save lives" :)Geordie an Exiled FoGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01002743056274635657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-82629852871022614192017-09-09T15:48:38.903+01:002017-09-09T15:48:38.903+01:00Geordie an Exiled FoG,
At least you'll be abl...Geordie an Exiled FoG,<br /><br />At least you'll be able to fast-forward through the earlier sessions if you want to; I sat through them and found them quite interesting.<br /><br />The story oft my he Western Approaches Tactical Unit was very interesting. Not only was the presenter very easy to listen to, his presentation was first class and showed that real-time tactical wargaming can save lives.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-70566772933257681802017-09-09T14:06:14.408+01:002017-09-09T14:06:14.408+01:00Slightly heavy stuff at the start but I would have...Slightly heavy stuff at the start but I would have so liked to hear about the Western Approaches (I am already looking forward to Connections 2017 Presentations and Audio) wargame, I have read it was a state-changer in the training of RN officers (and introduced a few WRENS to young RN Captains)!<br />Geordie an Exiled FoGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01002743056274635657noreply@blogger.com