Yeah I have had him up to a 3 star but just left him in command of his corps. He picks up the "Hotheaded" trait...but with stats like those its really not that big of a deal. Next time I get him to that level I am sending him out west pronto since he is such a great offensive force and all that open...

Hey all, I was wondering if putting a great 3 star general like say Lee in command of a Corps instead of an army is worth it. I guess I just have not really seen how the army commanders stats really affect battles that his Corps are in. For example, in VA, I often have one Corps in the Valley that i...

The unit in question was johnstons corps in alexandria camped outside of town in a defensive/passive posture. It was around july and the weather is fine and there is no epedimic..I have also seen this happen to a division i sent into KY in the begining of the war after the north causes it to secede....

I have pretty much figured out the game but some things I still struggle with. For instance, in the begining, i try and build a few ocean/river ships, some new reinforcements to start forming divisions once the commanders start appearing, and then a few armys to begin trying to have a basis in both ...

Ok I have got forming of divisions down...when I am allowed to that is...I do wonder about the reinforcement process. So do I need to create all the units that are listed above and then join them into a division or what?

so should i just jam INF brigades or should I use Arty

Thanks...being a southern born man of course I have to play the south...any tips/pointers would be appreciated, heck as I am still learning all this. Is it better to spend the little money you have on ships to gain some supplies and VP or should I load up on land forces.....also I am thinking of sen...

Hey fellas, I just bought the game and love what it brings to the table. I need help in how to start, since I think that is the best way to learn. I just started the full game in 1861...I am having trouble with building divisions, corps, and armies as I don't seem to be getting the optimum CP out of...