GMT Games The U.S. Civil War

GMT Games The U.S. Civil War

The U.S. Civil War is a 2 player strategic-level war game of the American Civil War. The game covers the entire war from 1861-65 on a large 30" x 44" map area of the Southeastern United States. Turns represent 3 months during the winter and 2 months during the summer, with four Action Phases to each turn. There are also shorter scenarios included that cover 1861, 1862 and 1863.</br></br> Military forces are represented by generals and strength-points (SPs). Each SP represents approximately 5,000 soldiers. Game mechanics stress strategy, maneuver and leadership, but details like ironclads, naval battles, leader promotions, forts, and commerce raiders are included.