You are in command! 
Students will choose one nation to represent in the European or Mediterranean theater of WWII and gain experience by commanding an infantry squad through increasingly difficult historical scenarios. The students will assigned a pre-generated NCOs/officers to use during class. 

TDG (Tactical Decision Games) is a highly interactive On-Going class where students will be expected to work together, clearly describe their intent, be resilient in the face of challenges, and magnanimous in victory. 

Please have students set up the Roll20 account (its free) prior to joining the class. Thank you.

This is a simulated wargame using some of the basic D&D 5E action mechanics (which many students are familiar with), but using WWII firearms, grenades, and armored vehicles (tanks). There are no magic spells nor monsters in this historical simulation. This class is a drop in and play, so we will begin the class with a very simple introduction to WWII infantry tactics with either a fire team, small squad, squad or platoon depending upon the scenario. 

Each WWII squad or platoon scenario provides a challenging decision-making environment; since each week a different scenario will be introduced - and will not cycle back - anyone can drop in anytime - Please preview the TDG Basic Rules handout prior to joining.

Week of  twenty-eighth of AUGUST -  - Country Road (Fire Team) Patrol the outskirts of a village looking for signs of an adversarial vanguard.
Week of fourth of SEPTEMBER -  - The Village (Small Squad) Secure the village so the residents may return to their homes. 
Week of eleventh of SEPTEMBER -  - The Intersection (Small Squad) Get your squad to the vital intersection before the adversary.
Week of eighteenth of  SEPTEMBER -  - Radar Station (Small Squad) Knock out the adversary's radar station to assist RAF Bomber Command.
Week of twenty-fifth of SEPTEMBER -  - Rhine Bridge (Squad) Defend the vital crossing over the Rhine River until relieved.
 Week of  first of OCTOBER - Sixth Session - River Crossing (Squad) Bring your squad across the river to help the Engineers build a pontoon bridge. 

(A huge number of scenarios have been developed for this On-Going class)

Each class will begin with a "Mission Briefing", an orientation to the historical scenario and a discussion of the intended mission objectives and rules of engagement. Students will then work together to achieve those objectives against the teacher who will act as the adversary in the scenario. The concept is meant to immerse the student in role playing a commander of a squad or platoon in a simulated historical combat scenario so as to learn as much as possible about infantry tactics used in WWII. 

This class requires the student to start a Roll20 account (free), this virtual tabletop is the way by which we pit our tactical ideas against each other.

A TDG is a situational exercise, driven by a historical narrative, that provides basic mission, intent, and resources available. It allows student-leaders to work through their decision-making processes and develop a plan. TDGs have been used throughout history dating back to before the 1800s. Most notably, Field Marshall Helmuth von Moltke, Chief of the Prussian General Staff, used them in the mid-to-late 1800s for contingency planning and called them “tactical assignments” (taktische Aufgaben). The most obvious benefit is that they require little in resources, can vary in complexity, and provide a low-threat environment to challenge and develop your learner’s creative and critical thinking.

*** This is NOT a video game. Think in terms of CHESS.