Choose Your Side
Command either the Union or Confederacy through 10 historic battles
Union (The North)
🏭 Industrial Powerhouse
You command President Lincoln's forces fighting to keep America united and end slavery forever.
Use your factories, railroads, and larger population to crush the rebellion!
Your Advantages: More reinforcements, better weapons, naval blockade
Starting Army: 1,500,000 soldiers
🎯 Win 6 out of 10 battles to save the Union!
Confederacy (The South)
⚔️ Defending the South
Fight for Southern independence and defend your homeland! The Confederacy seceded because they wanted to preserve slavery and their way of life.
You're outnumbered, but you have skilled generals and fight on familiar ground.
Your Advantages: Experienced generals like Lee, fighting on home territory, strong defensive positions
Starting Army: 1,000,000 soldiers
🎯 Win 5 out of 10 battles to gain independence!
Your Mission
First Battle of Bull Run
July 21, 1861
Historical Context
Choose Your Strategy
💡 How to play: Click any strategy below to see its pros and cons, then click again to lock in your choice!