Phrase in Discworld

"Bugger this for a game of soldiers"
What does that mean, and what's the origin?

Soldiers tired of battle would say this. Possibly from the First World War? Read more in the archives at www.phrases.org.uk bulletin_board 18 messages 362.html

Thanks for the response. I did see search the archives before I posted, but the explanation wasn't awfully clear.

Does it mean "screw this (situation), let us now go and have a game of soldiers" ?

If so, what is a "game of soldiers"?

Cheers,
Srik