Wargaming and modern warfare
In a conversation with ret. lieutenant general Marek Tomaszycki, PhD, professor at the Land Forces Academy named after General Tadeusz Kościuszko (AWL), Aleksander Olech, PhD, explores how wargaming can be effectively applied to real-world military operations.
In a conversation with General Marek Tomaszycki, Rector and Professor at the General Tadeusz Kościuszko Land Forces Academy (AWL) and retired Lieutenant General, Dr Aleksander Olech explores how wargaming can be effectively applied to real-world military operations.
The discussion focuses on the strategic and operational value of wargaming in preparing commanders for decision-making under uncertainty, as well as on identifying gaps between simulation and battlefield realities. General Tomaszycki outlines the key challenges facing the development of military and civilian wargaming in Poland and abroad, including technological integration, doctrinal adaptation, and the need for interdisciplinary cooperation.
He also presents plans for further implementation of wargaming tools across both civil and defence sectors, emphasising their role in education, crisis management, and long-term strategic planning. According to General Tomaszycki, bridging the gap between simulation and practice is essential for enhancing readiness and resilience in modern warfare.
