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From the makers of specialist Battle Games comes this simulation of the American civil war. There are two versions on one tape, one for the Dragon and the other for its near cousin the CoCo.

The game is one of strategy and there are many options for you to ponder over. The first is quite easy: do you wish to play the computer or another human being? After that, they become more difficult.

You can set the game to a fixed number of moves: this means that games need not take too long and you have a result at the end. Then you must choose the size and composition of your army for the battle.

The battlefield is made up of different vegetation and a river with each unit. Any units which touch are in conflict and the computer decides the outcome. The game is visually very good and very clear, as are the movement routines. I cannot judge how accurate the tactical adjustments are, but I have enjoyed playing the game and will do so again.

D.C.