Armored, History and Strategy 2023

Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 October 2023

You take the place of a general and must lead your troops in a famous battle in history to defeat your enemy: would you adopt the same strategy as the general staff of the time?

That's the whole point of historical strategy games: relive the great battles, think about your strategy, compare it to historical realities, to the realities on the ground, to the strength of your opponent! An immersive and fun experience that the Musée des Blindés offers to all its visitors on 7 and 8 2023 October in partnership with the French History Games Federation. Whether you are curious, beginner or experienced, Armored, History and Strategy offers you the time of a weekend to play, learn, test, observe.

TOURNAMENT

A Bolt action strategy tournament will see players from all over France compete with their tactics and the luck essential to combatants, in epic scenarios inspired by the various fronts from 1939 to 1942.

BATTLES

Friendly meetings will also be held for all those who wish to become more experienced! Two opportunities to meet enthusiasts and share experiences in the world of military strategy.

Games offered:

• Armored Battles World War II
• World War II Battles with Pawns
• Renaissance Battles
• Game Of Thrones Skirmishes

DEMONSTRATIONS AND INITIATIONS

Commented demonstrations of military strategy games will be offered to the public by more experienced players.

Game creators and experts will then guide volunteers through learning the rules and tactics of historical strategy games, providing an accessible introduction for even young beginners!

Games demonstrated:

• Armored Battles
• Skirmishes World War II
• Medieval skirmishes

Games offered as an initiation:

• Ancient-Medieval Battles
• Modern Skirmishes
• Skirmishes 1914-1940
• And many others...

CONFERENCES

In order to draw inspiration from the glorious examples of the past, exchanges are organized with renowned military historians who will share their knowledge on strategies, tactics and the evolution of conflicts throughout history.

Saturday October 7:

• 14 am - 30 pm : The challenges of the future use of tanks by Colonel Verley, Director of Studies and Foresight of the Cavalry School.
• 15:15 p.m.-15:40 p.m.: presentation of the prototype of the AMX 50 tank by the museum mediator (Salle France Contemporaine)

• 15 am - 45 pm : The Battle of the Marne, 1918 by Colonel Henri Ortholan, former curator of the Army Museum.
• 16:45 p.m.-17:10 p.m.: presentation of the Renault FT tank by the museum mediator (France Room 1914-1918)

• 17 am - 15 pm : The battle of El Alamein 1942 by Mr. Benoît Rondeau, author and historian
• 18:15 p.m.-18:40 p.m.: presentation of the Matilda tank by the museum mediator (Alliés Room)

Sunday October 8:

• 9 am - 45 pm : The Battle of Kursk, 1943 by Colonel (er) Henri Ortholan
• 11:00-11:25 a.m.: presentation of the T34 tank by the museum mediator (Warsaw Pact Room)

• 11 am - 25 pm : The Battle of the Ardennes 1944-1945 by Mr. Yves Buffetaut, author and historian
• 12:25-12:50 p.m.: presentation of the Sherman tank by the museum mediator (Allies Room)

BONUS

• Battle Reenactments
• La Muscova
• Saturday Fontenoy 1745
• Sunday Minden 1759

SALE

• Stands and Demonstrations
• Games Equipment and Accessories

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Saturday October 7, 2023 - 10 a.m. to 19 p.m.

Sunday October 8, 2023 - 9:30 a.m. to 18 p.m.

Armored Museum, 1043 route de Fontevraud, Saumur

The event and its activities will be accessible to usual rates.