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Flying Circus (game)
''Flying Circus'', subtitled "Tactical Aerial Combat, 1915–1918", is a board wargame published by Simulations Publications Inc. (SPI) in 1972 that simulates aerial combat during World War I. Background Early in World War I, generals of all armies realized the strategic importance of reconnaissance aircraft that could provide intelligence on enemy movements. They also realized that for the same reason, it was important to destroy enemy reconnaissance aircraft. Scouts (also known as "fighters") quickly became armed with machine guns, both to shoot down enemy reconnaissance aircraft and to defend their own from enemy scouts. Over the Western Front, small groups of scouts gradually increased in size. One German squadron, the ''Jagdgeschwader'' I, commanded by Manfred von Richthofen , was nicknamed the "Flying Circus" because of the bright colors of its aircraft. These large squadrons often engaged in dogfights for aerial supremacy. Description ''Flying Circus'' is a 2–6 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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A simulation is the imitation of the operation of a real-world process or system over time. Simulations require the use of models; the model represents the key characteristics or behaviors of the selected system or process, whereas the simulation represents the evolution of the model over time. Often, computers are used to execute the simulation. Simulation is used in many contexts, such as simulation of technology for performance tuning or optimizing, safety engineering, testing, training, education, and video games. Simulation is also used with scientific modelling of natural systems or human systems to gain insight into their functioning, as in economics. Simulation can be used to show the eventual real effects of alternative conditions and courses of action. Simulation is also used when the real system cannot be engaged, because it may not be accessible, or it may be dangerous or unacceptable to engage, or it is being designed but not yet built, or it may simply not e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
