Hey, Micca...that's quite interesting to know. Thanks for the info. The American Civil War was a fascinating and very tragic conflict, and it must have aroused strong feelings among many in Canada and elsewhere. I appreciate the concerns of both sides in that war...Lincoln's desire to preserve the Union, the abolitionist's to free the slaves, and the Confederates to defend their sovereignty and their State's rights. I must say, though, that the South had a certain style and elan which I find pretty irresistible, and they had generals like Lee and Jackson who were the best of their day.

Plus...they were badly outnumbered. They had almost no chance of survival in the long run, let alone victory, and that has an appeal all its own...the appeal of the underdog. It's a great challenge for wargamers, who usually prefer to command the Southern forces, just to see if they can pull off a miracle and actually win against all odds.