Ok, I figured it out. My intial count was off. I was not counting the general as a unit and I don't think I fully understood the concept of creating divisions until I saw the Youtube video. Thank you all for the help.

Yep, this is the drill. Your count may not be quite 18 elements. Do you get the combine button to light up earlier? Hello Durk, yes I did get the combine button to light up earlier. I just watched a Let's Play video where a person show how to combine units. I am going to go in game and try again. I...

Cardinal Ape wrote:Hello, and welcome to the forums.

Good division composition is quite a big topic.. So, first and foremost, have you reached October of 1861? Division formation does not become available until then.

Hello Cardinal Ape, and thank you for the welcome:-) Yes, I have made it to October 1861.

Hello All, I am new to this game and have a question about making divisions. I read on the forum that a good division composition is the following(which varies): 1x leader 10-11x line infantry 3x 6/12lb artillery 1x 10lb artillery 1-2 cavalry 1x sharpshooter When I am making this divisions am I supp...