(BPT) - Key takeaways
- Video games can be a powerful tool to teach and preserve history.
- World of Warships, a free-to-play multiplayer naval combat game, offers players an opportunity to immerse themselves in American naval history.
- One of the most recent game updates celebrated America's 250th anniversary.
- Beyond gameplay, the game's developer and publisher supports other educational ventures to connect players with military history.
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