[ WP ] : Write a short story that consists of a war between two armies . The war is controlled by two men playing a game of chess , and each major figure on either side is represented by a chess piece .

*Disclaimer: I strayed from the initial prompt. Also, me strategic knowledge is rather limited, so I do n't know all the intricate details of the Chess/Go metaphor. * 
 
 `` Sit down Cadet,'' ordered Grumps, `` let me tell you about'Nam'' 
 
 The young Cadet grumbled to himself, he had heard enough Vietnam stories from Grumps to last the length of the war. Out of necessary courtesy he replied in the usual manner. 
 
 `` Vietnam was a pointless war fought by men who's experience came from symmetrical warfare.'' 
 
 He had heard this before in his classes, why Grumps insisted on repeating it was beyond him. 
 
 `` Commanders played a game of chess- your man for my man, your tank for my tank. Battles were fought to deny the enemy certain pieces, not territory.'' 
 
 *Maybe someone else wants to extend this...? *
