Modern Marvels

War Games (7x60)

: 13, 2001

There is nothing like the real thing. But when your trade is war, live training is not possible. With some war games today, it's hard to tell the difference... WEAPONS AT WAR takes a look at one of the most vital parts of military training, the war games that prepare soldiers and commanders for the heat of battle. From the days of simple "hide and seek" games to a rare look inside the amazing war games center in Virginia, the program traces the history of these ever-more-realistic simulations. See how physical and virtual sessions each contribute to the overall training program, and hear from the men who are charged with perfecting the training. Soldiers talk about what it is like to endure these simulations, and reveal how they have applied the lessons on the field of battle. It is a world designed for one thing alone--to prepare soldiers for everything they might possibly encounter when they take up arms.