Any wargaming/civil war buffs check this out.

[Achilleslastand]

Ive been fiddling around with the demo and as a longtime fan of the Total War series i find Scourge of War Gettysburg to be better in terms of an overall strategy/tactical/realism wargaming experience.
The gameplay is quite good, and altho the maps are 3-D the units themselves are sprites...so dont expect top notch graphics.
http://www.scourgeofwar.com/index.shtml

[CashMan]

I like games like this a lot, but this one seems older, on amazon, it says you need xp home.

[Achilleslastand]

Originally Posted by CashMan

I like games like this a lot, but this one seems older, on amazon, it says you need xp home.

Actually its only about 2 years old. And it was made a very small team of developers hence the very average graphics.

[hipfake08]

Scourge of war?
How many battles did the game contain.

You vs computer?

[Achilleslastand]

Originally Posted by hipfake08

Scourge of war?
How many battles did the game contain.

You vs computer?

Yes you may play against the AI/computer. However i have heard the multiplayer battles against other humans are a real treat.

• Every Gettysburg engagement is meticulously recreated.
• Multiple ‘What If’ scenarios are included.
• Every major personality has been researched, and simulated by the AI.
• Replay any engagement from the point of view of any commander.
• Use ‘Sandbox’ mode, with at least seven maps, to create your own battles.
• Enjoy Full modding support with a new friendlier interface.
• Each weapon of every regiment has been painstakingly researched and modeled.
• Sounds and Smoke effects bring the battles to life.
• Historic writings are included, to learn about this key engagement in U.S. history.

The Battlefield

• Five High-Resolution maps cover each sector of the battlefield in amazing detail.
• One 5x5-mile map covers the entire Gettysburg battle area.
• Historical weather and battle times bring added realism.
• Crops are recreated from historical photographs and writings.
• Devil’s Den, McPherson’s Ridge, Cemetery Hill, Culp’s Hill, the Peach Orchard, East Cavalry Field—they’re all there!

Multiplayer

• Multiplayer online games may be accessed by an in-game Lobby.
• The Courier System option provides historical realism as dispatches are delivered by horseback.
• Full support provided for multiple players.