Dogs of War is a strategic educational card game that reimagines the global conflict of World War II through the lens of canine-led military factions. Combining tactical gameplay with historically grounded content, the game invites players to command unique dog-themed units representing six major WWII powers: the United States, United Kingdom, Soviet Union, Germany, Japan, and Italy. Each card in the game features historically inspired units, locations, or figures, and embeds educational prompts designed to spark curiosity and critical thinking. Through gameplay, students and players encounter references to real-world battles, tactics, and turning points of the war—each represented with engaging art, balanced mechanics, and embedded source-hunting challenges. By linking each unit’s abilities to historical context, Dogs of War turns every skirmish into a learning opportunity. The game supports both competitive and educational modes, making it suitable for classroom enrichment, history clubs, or casual tabletop play. Players must balance strategy, timing, and resource management to outmanoeuvre their opponents, while the game subtly encourages deeper engagement with the historical material. Designed by educators with a passion for game-based learning, Dogs of War serves as both an entertaining battle card game and a powerful tool for historical inquiry. It promotes not only content knowledge but also source literacy—challenging players to ask where information comes from, and why it matters.

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