American Civil War: From Sumter to Appomattax

by Interactive Magic

Product Features

• This is a computer game where you can play the entire Civil War, from the opening guns at Sumter to the final Surrender in Appomattox, or enter the war in the spring of 1862 or 1863.
• Command Union or Confederate forces across the entire nation
• Recruit and organize your own divisions, Corps and Armies, then assign generals to command them.
• CD-quality soundtrack -- listen to period music as you consider your next move or play as a serarate audio- only CD.
• Multimedia Bonus: 175,000-word narrative text, plus maps, color photos, and biographies of famous leaders - Songbook including history and lyrics representing famous songs of the period - Exciting video clips of battle reenactment

Product Details

• ASIN: B0007O0A6I
• Media: CD-ROM
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,937 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

The Civil War was the bloodiest conflict in American history? brother against brother, North against South. This is an excellent game for the game player who prefers strategic decisions to tactical, and for whom the sense of historical accuracy is important. Although the game is historically detailed, there are many more than enough ways to alter conditions to make multiple replays interesting, to test "what if?" theories, and to alter pre-existing conditions. Released in 1996. Sysyem Requirements: Windows 95/98, IBM PC 486/33 MHz, 8 MB RAM, SVGA video card, Sound Blaster-compatible sound card, and 23 MB hard-disk space

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Only decent Civil War Game on the Market, December 8, 2005

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Russell C. Longmire (Houston, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: American Civil War: From Sumter to Appomattax (CD-ROM)

I've played a large number of the civil war games over the years and this is the only one that did the war justice and is also available for purchase. Its a strategic and not a tactical game. Its well made and well thought out plus the add ons are nice too. The only civil war game that I've seen that was better than this was SSI's Turning Point (the Battle of Gettysburg). It was excellent so of course it is out of print. It would be nice if they would update and reissue it. Until then, this is the only decent civil war game on the market.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Oldie but goodie, November 24, 2005

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Michael E. Barycki (Okinawa Japan USAF (Mullica Hill, NJ home)) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: American Civil War: From Sumter to Appomattax (CD-ROM)

Had this game for YEARS. But its still probably the best civil war game that takes in all the theatres into aspect. If you are into action gaming stay away. But any strategist will find this game to have endless possibilities and play time. You raise your own units, organize them into divisions and armies, and give the generals orders on what to do, just like the president would. No you dont do or see any fighting, so you have to relay entirely on the skills and loyalties of your commanders and the command links you create. A+

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Civil War Game!, February 19, 2005

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Dan - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: American Civil War: From Sumter to Appomattax (CD-ROM)

It may not have today's graphics but it is still one of the best civil war strategy games ever made. You can control whole armies or just brigades. Choose the general from the low ball Pillow to the Great Stonewall Jackson! Play the North or the South. If the South get's enough victories the Europian countries will join on the South's side. This even has navel battles. If you are looking for a great Strategy game this is it! If you are looking more for graphics Civil Generals might be up your line but this game is still one of the tops! 5 Stars!