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by wpurdom
Thu Jan 29, 2009 4:54 pm
Forum: Officers room
Topic: Robert E. Lee
Replies: 31
Views: 17567

Lee as suggester or in command?

There is no question that Lee would ocassionally irrationally decide it was worth seeing if his troops could do the impossible as at Malvern Hill, Antietam and the 3rd day of Gettysburg. And he was willing willing to utilize the talents of his subordinates by giving freedom of action, until they pro...
by wpurdom
Thu Jan 29, 2009 4:38 pm
Forum: Officers room
Topic: Robert E. Lee
Replies: 31
Views: 17567

Evaluating offensive victories by South

There are two schools of thought about the offensive policies of Southern commanders, Lee in particular: the traditional school and the "Attack and Die" /Longstreet/Joe Johnston school. In evaluating this dispute, most people ignore the maxim that amatuers study tactics, professionals study logistic...
by wpurdom
Thu Jan 29, 2009 3:27 pm
Forum: AACW Mods
Topic: Guide to modding?
Replies: 1
Views: 3034

Guide to modding?

I'm new to AGEod's games. Is there any general guide to developing modifications to the Civil War or Birth of America games?

My apologies for an inquiry that's probably been already posted, but I'm brand-new to the forum and don't know my way around.
by wpurdom
Thu Jan 29, 2009 3:21 pm
Forum: Help to improve AACW!
Topic: Wishlist
Replies: 296
Views: 117252

Tennessee, Kentucky political texture

This is largely a repost of an item in the Historical Accuracy Mod thread. I would most like to see some political texture similar to Maryland in Tennessee (and Kentucky). There were profound regional differences that were major influences in the strategy of the Civil War. The South had to maintain ...
by wpurdom
Thu Jan 29, 2009 2:09 pm
Forum: AACW Mods
Topic: Civil War Historical Accuracy Pre-Patch
Replies: 469
Views: 160235

Tennessee Loyalty

East Tennessee loyalty figures need profound adjustment in the vanilla 1861 versions. Tennessee had a referendum on secession after secession had been effectuated and troops sent to Virginia. The 26 East Tenneessee counties voted 2-1 against secession (69%). "Governor Harris angrily refused to abide...

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