Civil War: 1861 – Relive the Opening Battles that Defined a Nation

Name: Civil War: 1861
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Rating: 4.50 (1 reviews)

Command Union or Confederate forces in an authentic hex-based strategy simulation. Lead your recruits from Big Bethel to Bull Run, master Napoleonic tactics, and see if you have the strategic genius to change the course of history.

Publisher

Hunted Cow Studios Ltd.

History in Every Hex

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Gameplay screenshot of Civil War 1861 showing a hex-based tactical map with Confederate artillery and infantry units

Hex-based tactical gameplay of Civil War 1861 showing Union skirmishers and unit combat statistics on a map.

Table of melee combat modifiers and tactical effects for the Civil War 1861 strategy game.

Command the Dawn of the Civil War

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Authentic Historical Campaigns

Relive the war's first year through four expansive campaigns. Command Union or Confederate forces in iconic battles like Bull Run and Wilson's Creek.

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Deep Hex-Based Tactics

Master the battlefield with flank attacks, changeable unit formations, and detailed combat analysis designed for the serious strategist.

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Era-Specific Unit Command

Deploy 8 unique units, from smoothbore artillery to rifled muskets. Attach legendary Generals to units to boost morale and turn the tide of history.

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Trusted by 61K+ people who have transformed their experience with this app.

"As a lifelong student of the American Civil War, I am thoroughly impressed by the attention to historical detail. Managing the transition from smoothbore artillery to rifled muskets feels authentic, and the ability to test 'what-if' scenarios at Bull Run provides the exact challenge I look for in a wargame. It is a must-have for any history buff with an iPad."

Robert Henderson

"The tactical depth here is superb. The hex-based movement, flank attack bonuses, and morale systems create a truly strategic experience that you rarely see on mobile. I especially appreciate the detailed combat analysis which allows me to refine my tactics between missions. It is easily the best digital wargame I have played in years."

James Miller

About the app

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Description

Civil War: 1861 covers the opening battles of the American Civil War. The game covers both the small and large actions of that momentous year, starting with the battle at 'Big Bethel', on to the comparatively vast engagements at 'Bull Run' and 'Wilson's Creek'. In 1861 both sides have plenty of volunteer recruits who, though enthusiastic, lack battlefield experience. On the weaponry side much of the equipment still belongs to the Napoleonic Era with a plethora of muzzle loading, smoothbore artillery. Many of the commanders, who most would identify as the leaders the civil war armies, are still junior officers in the engagements recreated in this game. Command the Union or Confederate forces in these key battles. Can you change history? Good luck and on to battle! ● 8 Mission Tutorial Campaign ● 3 Mission Opening Shots! Campaign ● 4 Mission Conflaguration! Campaign ● 4 Mission Total Resolve Campaign ● Includes battles based on historic events. ● Play the missions as either Union or Confederate. ● 8 Unique Civil War Units: - Infantry with Muskets. - Infantry with Rifled Muskets. - Artillery. - Generals. - Dismounted and Mounted Cavalry. ● Changeable unit formations and tactics. ● Generals can attach to units to increase morale. ● More capable Veteran units and unreliable raw units. ● 3 difficulty settings.   ● Detailed Combat Analysis.    ● Flank Attacks .    ● Map Zoom .    ● Strategic Movement.    ● Universal App (Works on iPhone & iPad)! ● Hours of Gameplay! Find us on Facebook - facebook.com/HexWar  Follow us on Twitter - @HexWarGames   Thank you for supporting our games! © 2015 HexWar Games Ltd.

Latest Version

5.3.0

Size

308.3 MB

First Released

Mar 24, 2016

Command Your Place in History

Take charge of Union or Confederate forces in the defining battles of 1861. Deploy your tactics, master the terrain, and see if you have what it takes to change the outcome.

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