Charles S. Roberts
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For the news anchor, see Chuck Roberts.
Charles Swann Roberts (February 3, 1930 – August 20, 2010,[2][3][4] Baltimore, Maryland[5]) was a wargame designer, railroad historian, and businessman. He is renowned as "The Father of Board Wargaming", having created the first commercially successful modern wargame in 1952 (Tactics),[6][7] the first wargaming company in 1954 (Avalon Hill), and designed the first board wargame based upon an actual historical battle (Gettysburg). He is also the author of a series of books on railroad history, published by the small publishing firm, Barnard, Roberts, and Company, Inc.
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Charles S. Roberts | |
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Born | (1930-02-03)February 3, 1930 |
Died | August 20, 2010(2010-08-20) (aged 80) |
Resting place | New Cathedral Cemetery |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Game designer |
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