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American Civil War - The Blue and the Gray is a historical operational strategy game with a simultaneous turn-based engine (WEGO system) that places players at the head of the USA or CSA during the American Civil War (1861-1865).

Game Genre:    Operational
Complexity:      Intermediate
Game Theatre: Civil War
Play Style:         Turn-Based WEGO - Isometric
Release Date:  June 26, 2007
Developer:        AGEOD

Overview

       * • Upgraded BoA engine with improved Military AI
    * • The game is played in alternating phases of giving orders followed by simultaneous execution (known as WEGO system)
       * • Easy to play, hard to master, play a scenario over a few hour or a full X-turn Grand Campaign following in Grant’s or Lee's footsteps!
       * • A large selection of Scenarios (11) and Campaigns (5)
       * • The largest Civil War map ever, with unequaled look and detail levels
    * • 2 playable nations, dozens of different troops, hundreds of events, over 300 historical leaders with unique abilities
    * • Organize divisions, armies and corps, manage supply and morale, use sea, riverine and rail moves, and put the best leaders in command (if politics allows)!
    * • Fight to reconcile the nation (USA) or ensure independence (CSA): victory can be military or political, as national will plays a crucial role.
    * • AGEOD’s recognized dedication to historicity, realism, and good-looking games!

System Requirements

    * Windows XP
    * Intel Pentium IV or AMD Athlon, 1200 MHz
    * 1024 Mb RAM
    * 64 MB Graphic Card, DirectX 9.0c compatible
    * DirectMusic compliant sound-card
    * 1.5 GB free hard disk space
    * CD-Rom
    * DirectX version: 9.0c
    * Windows compatible mouse and keyboard
    * Windows Vista not officially supported, please try the Demo first

Game Data

    * Complexity: Average to High, depending on scenarios.
    * Field of Play: Operational and Strategic
    * Historical Period: US Civil War
    * Theater: The United States of America
    * Unit Scale: regiments to divisions
    * Turn Play: WEGO TBS, 15 days a turn.
    * Players: 1-2
    * AI: Yes either side (4 difficulty levels)
    * TCP/IP: No
    * PBEM: Yes
    * Game Editor: No